Special Edition 2006 MILESTONES ANNUAL REPORT

OPENROAD

AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM QUARTERLY PUBLICATION SPRING, 2007 VOLUME 3 / ISSUE 2

 2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-In
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007

SUNDAY, MAY 20
2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-In
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM Car Clubs!
Location: Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood, Washington The LeMay Museum is the
Cost: Member Clubs/person $30.00 perfect place to gather
Non-member club/person* $40.00 for your group’s
Join us for the 2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-In at the Grand summer meetings
Prix Raceway in Lakewood! Cost includes Cruise-In memento, and car shows!
lunch, and opportunity to race fellow club members on the Call 253.536.2885
¼ mile indoor circuit! Join the Grand Prix Races by signing up
in advance. A group of eight will compete in time trials for the to reserve a date
recognition as the Cruise-In Grand Prix Champion! Afternoon for your club event.
will also include an opportunity for Clubs to show off their cars
and have some fun!
*Non-member car clubs are welcomed, however, they are not
eligible for club trophies or recognition certificates. For more
information please contact Kelly Werner at (253) 779-8490 in
the membership department.

Phone: 253.779.8490 Toll Free: 877.902.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 Website: www.lemaymuseum.org

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When it comes to cars and car A report from David Madeira, Project architect Alan Grant takes
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people, A MERICA’S C AR M USEUM LeMay Museum President & CEO us through the design process
is all about “inclusion.”
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15 A ROAD WELL TAKEN

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A look at what’s inside this The California Mille
AUTOBIOGRAPHY:
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1938 HORCH 850
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20 BEHIND THE SCENES

LIMOUSINE 4 SIGNPOSTS & EVENTS Meet the people working behind
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Late breaking news, upcoming the scenes to bring your new

This time around it’s a car with a historic
activites and events Museum to life
past and a link to a modern German brand.
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5 I REMEMBER THE TIME... PLUS...

Stories of Harold and Nancy

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18 ACM DOES the NAIAS
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GUEST EDITORIAL:
A BLAST FROM 5 “BACK RAP” 19 Collector Corner
THE REPAST Our readers and editors respond 22 Museum Gift Shop
David Chesanow fills us in on the history 9 MEMORY LANE 23 MILESTONES
of an American roadside classic—the diner. Member Jon Harrison and the 2006 Annual Report
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quest for the Chevy II Fuelie

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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karl Anderson, Chairman
Concrete Technology Corporation CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Tacoma, Washington
Neal Arntson, President, BY DAVID LOWE MADEIRA
Albina Fuel Company
Vancouver, Washington
John Barline, Attorney
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Williams Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC
Tacoma, Washington
Stephen Boone, President
Northwest Harley-Davidson
Olympia, Washington I’m delighted to present our 4th annual Milestones at Laguna Seca and Watkins Glen due to our
Nicola Bulgari, Vice Chairman, Report in this issue and hope that you’ll take the relationships with the leaders of those tracks. And
BVLGARI S.p.A.
Rome, Italy time to read it. I think you’ll be as amazed by our the beat goes on….
Harry Clark, President and CEO progress as I am. Take note of the multitude of What excites me most is the expanding enthusiasm
Classic Enterprises
Temecula, California individuals and organizations who are part of the for membership in the Museum. We now have
Bob Craves, President and CEO effort to create the world’s foremost auto museum members from 39 states and several countries. Our
National Education Foundation
Founding Officer (retired), Costco —AMERICA’S C AR MUSEUM. I can think of no better Club Auto program, based in Kirkland, Washington
Issaquah, Washington way to report on a year-end and begin the new now has 70 members enjoying the camaraderie
Norm Dicks, U.S. Representative
Honorary Board Member year than by acknowledging the wonderful support of their clubhouse and unique events through
Washington. D.C. we’ve received from so many in so many ways. membership. Enthusiast groups in several other
John C. Dimmer, President
FIRS Management, LLC
Our sincere thanks to you all! areas of the country are asking that we expand
Tacoma, Washington
James France, Vice Chairman/CEO As we begin 2007, I’m struck by the expanding vision these efforts to include satellite “campuses” as
International Speedway Corp. of the Museum. It’s a direct result of the enthusiastic part of the Museum.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Charles Goodman, Owner,
response to our programs and the opportunities In truth, what has happened in these past few
Goodman Enterprises
San Rafael, California
which have been created through alliances with years is the creation of America’s Car Club—a
McKeel Hagerty, CEO,
sponsors active in the automotive community. For community of enthusiasts brought together in
Hagerty Insurance example, 2007 will see new programs through our the shared enjoyment of one another’s company
Traverse City, Michigan
Scot Keller, Staff Director, Corporate Brand
alliance with The Collectors Foundation and Sports and all things automotive. Unlike most car clubs,
& Technology Communications Car Market magazine. With their collaboration, we America’s Car Club exists to benefit A MERICA’S
General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Michigan will reach out to educate enthusiasts regarding C AR MUSEUM—preserving a national treasure—
Thomas J. Kowaleski, actk2 LLC collecting, caring for and selling automobiles. 100 years of automotive history. And, unlike any
Communication Consulting
Birmingham, Michigan
Our relationship with Clover Park Technical College other Car Club, America’s Car Club will have the
Barb LeMay-Quinn, Corporate Secretary
LeMay Enterprises, Inc. continues to expand providing opportunities for greatest clubhouse imaginable—AMERICA’S CAR
Tacoma, Washington
young people to prepare for careers in automotive MUSEUM.
Doug LeMay, Vice President
LeMay Enterprises, Inc. restoration and preservation. We’ll continue to There are a number of incredible opportunities on the
Tacoma, Washington promote the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic and horizon which should come to fruition in late 2007
Nancy LeMay, President,
LeMay Enterprises, Inc. the Kirkland Concours. Both serve the enthusiast and early 2008. When they do, your Museum and
Tacoma, Washington community, promote interest in the Museum and America’s Car Club will be increasingly recog-
Charles Liekweg, President/CEO
AAA Washington Inland benefit worthy causes, such as Children’s Hospital. nized—on a global scale—as an important force
Bellevue, Washington
David Lowe Madeira, President & CEO Griot’s Garage will expand its efforts to help care helping to create, sustain and expand a world-
The Harold E. LeMay Museum for our collection and to train members in the wide enthusiast community. We’ll keep you posted
Tacoma, Washington
Keith Martin, Publisher, care of their own cars. Alliances with the North as we approach these milestones—and the impor-
Sports Car Market American International Auto Show and New York tant milestone of opening our future home in 2010.
Portland, Oregon
B. Corry McFarland, President
International Auto Show will promote the Museum If you’re currently supporting AMERICA’S CAR
McFarland Cascade
Tacoma, Washington
on a world stage and in the mainstream press. MUSEUM through your membership in America’s Car
Donald Meyer, Executive Director
Our Open Roads programs will provide members Club—THANK YOU! Stay involved and encourage
Foss Waterway Development Authority with unique opportunities that range from Poker your friends and colleagues to JOIN US NOW! No
Tacoma, Washington
Paul E. Miller, Managing General
Runs and weekend trips to our European Grand one should be left by the roadside.
Partner, Miller Investment Partnership Tour. Look, too, for opportunities for our members
Tacoma, Washington
Patty Murray, U.S. Senator
Honorary Board Member
Washington, DC
Michael J. Phillips, Chairman
Russell Investment Group
Tacoma, Washington
Charles Podowski, President/CEO
Auto Club Group
Dearborn, Michigan
Burt Richmond, Chairman/Tourmeister
Lotus Tours
Chicago, Illinois
Adam Smith, U.S. Representative
Honorary Board Member
Washington, DC
Jason Vines, Vice President-Communications
Daimler Chrysler
Auburn Hills, Michigan Walt Tomsic Denise Sullivan Alan Grant
Edward T. Welburn, Vice President-Design Managing Editor & Writer Art Direction & Graphic Design Contributing Writer
GM North America, General Motors Design Center The LeMay Museum Tomsic Sullivan Design Project Architect
Detroit, Michigan
William T. Weyerhaeuser Professor Emeritus at PLU, Walt Denise has a BFA in graphic design Design Principal of L.A. based
Director/Chairman, Columbia Bank
is a confirmed “car nut.” He started from Pacific Lutheran University Grant Architects, Alan graduated
Director/Vice Chairman, Potlatch Corp.
Tacoma, Washington with a ‘53 Austin-Healey 100 in high and has run her own business for from UC Berkeley before getting
school and continued through a 25 years. Passionate for sports his Masters from Columbia. While
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James M. Will, President

Titus-Will Enterprises, Inc.
procession of Triumphs, an Alfa cars, she has owned several at Berkeley, he was a part time
Tacoma, Washington auto sports photographer at
Romeo, a Shelby GT-350, three throughout the years including
Mike Yager, Chief Cheerleader
Mid America Motorworks 60s vintage Mercedes SLs and a 1964 TR4 Sebring, a 1972 TR6, Laguna Seca Race Track. A
Effingham, Illinois now another Healey 100, this time and a 1979 Porsche. She currently lifelong car enthusiast, he loves
powered by a 327 Chevy engine. drives a black Miata. his BMW 540 six speed.
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Rod Alberts, Executive Director
MANAGING EDITOR Detroit Auto Dealers Association
Executive Director, North American
BY WALT TOMSIC International Auto Show

INTHISISSUE Detroit, Michigan

Robert Ames, Director
Bonhams & Butterfields
Chairman, Crown Holdings, Race Car Racer
Portland, Oregon

It’s spring and time for another expanded edition of News Tribune, advertising department writer David Peter Brock, Auto Designer & Racer
Motor Sports Photo Journalist
OpenRoad. The “Milestones” section honors all of you Chesanow fills us in on roadside diners in his Redmond, Washington

who, through your memberships, are instrumental “Guest Editorial.” We follow that with news of our Thos L. Bryant, Vice President
and Editor-in-Chief, Road & Track
in making AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM the exciting and participation in the North American International Newport Beach, California

vibrant institution it has become. Your continuing Auto Show and premier a new item in OpenRoad, Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
support will help ensure our future development as ”On the Road,” featuring ACM members and their Monterey, California

we move ever closer to building the world’s fore-
most auto museum.
As usual, “Sign Post” and “Save-the-Date” will bring
you up to speed on late breaking news and upcoming
events. Our page 5 remembrance of Harold is a classic
and reveals much about the man’s character and
kindness. It’s a two-parter that will be wrapped up
in the summer issue.
Our “Feature Story” is an important one because it
puts forth, in no uncertain terms, an essential aspect
of ACM’s operating philosophy. If you’re into cars,
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM and our membership arm
worldwide road adventures. John J. Carlson, Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Antique
Automobile Clubs of Canada Corp.
Check out page 19 and the coverage of February’s Belcarra, British Columbia, Canada
member tech session held at Griot’s Garage. It was Dominic Dobson, President/CEO
Motion Research Corporation
fun and informative and one of many such activities Seattle, Washington
we’ll be putting together. That same page lists some Rick Eagen, Partner and Controller
AAA Interstate Transportation LLC
other upcoming ‘not-to-be-missed’ member events. Evergreen, Colorado
Bob Falleur, Auto Restoration,
Be sure and get to know the folks “Behind the Street Rod Builder and Collector
Scenes” and visit the Museum Gift Shop before Portland, Oregon
Diane Fitzgerald, President, Lotus Tours
delving into “Milestones,” the 2006 Annual Report. Chicago, Illinois
Drive safely and we’ll see you on the road! Randy Garfield, Executive Vice President
Global Sales &Travel Operations/President,
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Lake Buena Vista, Florida

America’s Car Club welcomes you with open arms. Peter Hageman, Founder
Suite 200 Automobile Collection
It’s come one, come all! Kirkland, Washington
Jim Hammond, Executive Director
Moving on, member Jon Harrison shares a “Memory Seattle International Auto Show, President,
Puget Sound Auto Dealers Association
Lane” story about his quest for a special Chevy II. Seattle, Washington
Next, project architect Alan Grant offers an insightful Paul Ianuario, Executive Director
South Carolina Racing Museum
look at the ‘experience design’ side of the new Spartanburg, South Carolina
museum. It’s a much more involved and fascinating Grant Lynch, Vice President
International Speedway Corp.
challenge than you might think. President, Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega, Alabama
The subject of our spring “AutoBiography” is some- Al McEwan, Founder
thing of celebrity. It’s a 1938 Horch 850 limousine Suite 200 Automobile Collection
Kirkland, Washington
with a storied past. “Road Well Taken” is another in Bruce Meyer, Enthusiastic Collector
our series of ‘do-it-yourself’ high profile road tours. Beverly Hills, California
▲ Our participation at the 2007 North American Glenn Mounger, Former Co-Chairman,
This time it’s the California Mille and you needn’t International Auto Show is covered on page 18. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
drive a concours class car to sample the route. Bainbridge Island, Washington
Troy Olason, Manager, Seattle Office,
Page One
Seattle, Washington
Robert Ross, President
Arts and Antiques Magazine
CurtCo Robb Media
Malibu, California

David Chesanow
Contributing Writer
A graduate of Johns Hopkins
University, David Chesanow
is a writer in the advertising
department of the The News
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OpenRoad is the quarterly membership magazine published by The Harold E. LeMay Museum.
Richard Rurak, Vice President
PPG-Kansai Automotive Finishes
Troy, Michigan
Craig Rust, President
Walt Tomsic Denise Sullivan Alan Grant Watkins Glen International
Managing Editor Art Director & Graphic Designer Contributing Writer Watkins Glen, New York
Martyn L. Schorr, President, PMPR, Inc.
Museum Administration Sarasota, Florida
David Lowe Madeira President & CEO Valerie O’Shea Executive Assistant Scott W. Stubbs, President/CEO,
Bruce P. Benson Chief Operating Officer H.B. Stubbs Co.
Detroit, Michigan
Tim Van Hoff, Director of Marketing
Please address correspondence to the specific parties above. Mail Backraps and photos to: State Farm Insurance Companies
The LeMay Museum/Open Road, Post Office Box 1117, Tacoma, Washington 98401 Bloomington, Illinois
Phone: 253.779.8490 Toll Free: 877.902.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 Website: www.lemaymuseum.org Bill Warner, Chairman
Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM is a trademark of The Harold E. LeMay Museum . ®
Jacksonville, Florida
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Tribune of Tacoma. He has wide-
ranging pop-cultural interests,
from doo-wop to roadside to
tattooing, and dreams of owning
a 1953 DeSoto FireDome sedan.
The LeMay Museum, AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation. Craig Watjen, Classic Car Collector
All membership fees, contributions and sponsorships are tax-deductible.
Former Microsoft Executive
Co-owner, Seattle Mariners
Seattle, Washington
Not all of the automobiles depicted in OpenRoad are part of the LeMay Collection. Some of the
photographs were chosen in order to illustrate or enliven a feature story while others were selected
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SIGNPOST All events are at The LeMay Museum,
Marymount, unless otherwise noted.
April 5-8
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM to Host ACM Leadership “In The News!” New York International
European Grand Tour Auto Show
A number of members of our leadership team New York, New York
ACM will be hosting The LeMay Museum Grand have been making news of late. Board member
Tour 2007 starting June 25 in Paris, France and April 28
Nicola Bulgari was featured in the January issue NW Chapter American Historical
ending July 1 in Rome, Italy. Participants will have of Robb Report. The story focused on the opening Truck Association
the option to rent an exotic car of their choice or ship of the fabulous new Bulgari Hotel in Thailand and LeMay Museum
their own to drive while touring some of the most included fascinating background on Mr. Bulgari and April 28
exclusive locations throughout Europe. All hotel his many interests. Member Appreciation Day
accommodations, meals and drinks throughout LeMay Museum
Steering Committee member Scott Stubbs of H. B. May 19
the event will be covered in the original fee. Support
Stubbs & Company has been featured in a number Gig Harbor Cruisers
and facilities from the Grand Tour team will be
provided including a full technical backup team,
of recent articles in car magazines and The Detroit LeMay Museum
News. You can see his company’s creative efforts May 20
road books, maps and access to all the special
showcased in our “ACM Does...” story on page 18. 2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-in
events as well as assistance with local information Grand Prix Raceway
at overnight stops. Board member Ed Welburn made Motor Trend’s list of Lakewood, WA
the most important figures in the automotive industry. June 2
For more information about the tour, please contact
The February issue had him ranked #13, up from #33 Puget Sound Cruisers &
Valerie O’Shea, Executive Assistant to the President
in 2006. He was lauded for helping bring recent GM Mt. Rainer Cruisers
& CEO at (253) 779-8490, email her at valerie. LeMay Museum
design back to prominence.
oshea@lemaymuseum.org or visit the Grand Tour
June 10
website at www.lemaymuseum.org/grandtour. Steering Committee member Rod Alberts and his All Pontiac Street Show
wife Tammy were featured on the cover of Hour, Puyallup, WA
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM Receives
Metropolitan Detroit’s Monthly Magazine. Rod acts June 23
Sponsorship From Racetrack Developer City of Lakewood Car Show
as executive director of both the NAIAS and the
Detroit Auto Dealers Association. The article Lakewood, WA
The LeMay Museum is delighted to announce the
renewed sponsoring gift of $25,000 for 2007 made centered around the importance of the event and June 30-32
its impact on the community. Northwest Historics/SOVREN
by Great Western Sports, developer of the proposed Pacific Raceway, Kent, WA
NASCAR racetrack in Kitsap County. A formal Tim Van Hoof and Craig Rust Join July 7
relationship was forged between our two organiza- Museum Leadership Team Run for the Dogs
tions in 2005 when the major racetrack franchise LeMay Museum
made its first sponsoring gift of $25,000. We’re pleased to announce the recent appointment July 14
of Tim Van Hoof and Craig Rust to our advisory Classic Glass Corvette Club
Great Western Sports is a division of ISC (Interna- Steering Committee. Van Hoof is Director of Car Show
tional Speedway Corporation) which owns and Marketing for State Farm Insurance Companies. LeMay Museum
operates 11 major race tracks in the United States. Rust is President of Watkins Glen International and August 25
President and CEO of the Museum David Madeira Nazareth Speedway in Lehigh Valley, PA. Both of Annual LeMay Museum Car Show
has been working closely with Grant Lynch; Vice these fine gentlemen bring a wealth of knowledge LeMay Museum
President of ISC, President of Talladega Superspeed- and experience in auto-related endeavors and will For additional information please contact
way and Senior Vice President of Great Western be invaluable as we move forward in our plans to Trudy Cofchin or Bruce Benson
Sports, to urge the State of Washington to approve build the world’s finest automotive museum. We’ll do
a race track to be built in the state. “I’m excited Member Benefit/Discount Applies
more detailed profiles on Tim and Craig in future
about the potential these partnerships hold for issues. For now, welcome aboard!
us and believe that together we can bring well
over 1 million tourists to our region on an annual ▲
A multi-hued convoy of Mercedes-Benz SLKs paid a visit to Marymount in January.
basis” noted Madeira.
LeMay Museum Has Been Busy...
In spite of wind, rain and snow, winter didn’t slow
down The LeMay Museum. January saw us exhibit
once again at the North American International
Auto Show in Detroit. (see the related story on
page 18) Back home in Tacoma, the International
Race Drivers Club celebrated their 2006 IRDC
AwardsBanquet at Marymount. That same month,
a bevy of SLKs representing the Mercedes Benz
Club motored in for a group tour. “I had a car just
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like that!” was heard many times. Incidentally, SLK

stands for “Sport-Leicht-Kurz” or “Sport-Light-Short”
in English.

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This was the most interesting few
hours I have ever spent in any
Museum. Our tour guide Mike Ellis
is very knowledgeable. I am sure he’s
representative of all the volunteers
at LeMay. I can only hope your
efforts result in the new facility
proposed, as your work is definitely a
great contribution to preserving the
heritage of your great country.
Evert Johnson, Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, by email
“On a recent visit to your Museum I
was transported back in time. There
was a white convertible with red
leather interior just like the one my
mom used to drive when I was little.
I can remember sitting in the back
seat, top down with the sun on my
young face cruising through Wyoming
in the summer. Good Times!”
Maddy Hamilton, by email
“I just wanted to stop by the booth to “The strength and scope of the
let you know how much my husband LeMay collection is apparent even
and I enjoyed seeing all the cars at to the non-expert. I felt a sense of
Marymount and to let everyone know nostalgia immediately upon entering
it was well worth the trip out west. the Museum and gazing at all the
Thanks for coming to the Detroit show.” beautiful classics that adorn each
Sibella Richardson, NAIAS visitor exhibit area.”
Darren B., by email
Readers are encouraged to send comments to:
The LeMay Museum / OpenRoad, PO Box 1117, Tacoma, WA 98401
or email backrap@lemaymuseum.org

“IREMEMBERTHETIME...” STORIES OF HAROLD AND NANCY

HAROLD AND THE “BETTY” CAR BY HARVEY WIDMAN

In the hot summer of 2000, Harold arrived at my real estate got right to business. “Did you bring the money?” “Yes Betty,”
office dressed in his customary style (coveralls and running Harold nodded, “I have it right here.”
shoes) and announced, “If you don’t have anything pressing We entered a kitchen unchanged from the day it was constructed
for a couple of hours, come with me. I need some help getting in the 1950s and I watched as Harold proceeded to write out a
a car.” My acquaintance with Harold was short, about a year check (with one comma) for an amount that I would guess had
at that time, so I was still trying to get to know him, and been discussed with Betty prior to the trip. If the car in question
appreciated the opportunity to spend a couple of hours getting turned out to be in good condition, I was of the opinion that
to know him better. Harold had made a good buy. If it was in perfect condition, Harold
Off we went in his cab-over truck that had “Harold LeMay & had just bought himself a bargain. I looked around the kitchen
Recreational Vehicle” stenciled on the door. Harold handed me and noticed several photos of a young couple, both dressed in
a contract and asked me to read it over. For all who have not armed forces uniforms. Betty informed me, “That was my husband.
ridden in a cab-over truck while trying to read—don’t bother. We were married in 1947. Same year we bought a new car.”
You sit ahead of the front axel and every slightest bump Meanwhile, Harold had handed Betty the check which she
becomes a jolt making reading material little more than a blur. examined and then carefully folded and placed in her purse.
At one point, out of the corner of my eye, I caught Harold smiling. Harold: “Can we see the car now?”
On the way I asked, “What is it that we’re going to retrieve?” From a vertical row of keys hanging on the doorframe, she care-
“Well, I’m not exactly sure, I think it is a 40’s Dodge” “You’ve fully picked one and ordered us to follow, which is a difficult
never seen it, I asked?” “No, this gal called me and I said I would process when the leader moves one step about every 5 seconds,
come over and get it. Says she and when you have a journey of at least 50 feet. Five minutes
and her husband bought it new,” COULD THIS BE later, after finally reaching the garage side door, the chosen key
Harold replied. I felt the stirrings
of a little mystery. Could this
THE LEGENDARY failed to operate the lock. I think the vision of 5 or 6 trips at
maybe 10 minutes per trip prompted Harold to point at me and
be the legendary ‘barn find’ hid- ‘BARN FIND’ declare “Send him. He’s young.” A few seconds later I was back
den away in perfect condition HIDDEN AWAY with the whole row of keys clenched in my hand. Amazingly, the
and forgotten until the owner
decided to dispose of it?
IN PERFECT first choice turned the lock.
CONDITION AND Unopened for several years and with an accumulation of dust
We arrived via the alley at a small
and rather unkempt cottage.
FORGOTTEN and debris higher than the sill, the door seemed unwilling to
yield forth the automotive treasure within. Three or four strong
Harold knocked loudly at the UNTIL THE shoves, however, and it swung open. Betty reached in and
door, calling out, “Betty, it’s OWNER DECIDES switched on a light. Well, well, well. Indeed... it was a Dodge.
Harold.” A very elderly, small
stooped figure appeared at
TO DISPOSE It was also apparent that Betty might have been either dislexic,
failing in memory or both. Harold and I stood surveying the not
the door, scrutinized us, offered OF IT? so glamorous, dented, scratched, gouged and wrinkled flanks of
a one word “Hello!” then pointed at me and demanded, a Dodge–a brown, 2 door, 1974 Dodge Dart.
“Who’s he?” Harold replied, “He’s my helper.” Betty may have
moved slowly but she was focused on her primary issue and Be sure to look for the amusing conclusion of “Harold and the
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Betty Car” in your next issue of OpenRoad.

Harvey Widman is a Real Estate Broker in Tacoma, WA and has been a LeMay volunteer for 6 years.

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COME
“INCLUSION” rather than
“exclusion” is the heart of
our mission and vision.

One A MERICA’S C AR M USEUM is about cars—

all manner and type: large and small,

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new and old, foreign and domestic, the
exotic and the plebian. Granted, to gain
entry into the ranks of The Museum’s
collection, a car must represent, in some
fashion, historical and cultural significance,

All!
recognized aesthetic quality or ‘break-out’
technical achievement. No such qualifications
will be applied to our members, visitors
or their cars!

By WA LT TOMSIC
Photos provided by Hagarty Insurance

IT WAS AS IF
I HAD WANDERED
INTO A WORMHOLE
AND POPPED OUT
ON A CALIFORNIA
DRY LAKEBED
CIRCA 1953.
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 Let’s face it, we’re a tribal species.
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE
F E A T U R E S T O R Y
We like to hang with those we perceive
WHEN A 60 SOMETHING
HOT RODDER SNEERS
as kin and clan. We declare our tribal
AT THE 20 SOMETHING
allegiance by how we act, dress, speak IN THE WINGED AND
and live. Why else would an otherwise BLOWN ‘RICE BURNER.’
rational, intelligent human being shove
a safety pin through their brow ridge or voluntarily
submit to multi-hued needle jabs. And we’re not just
talking about generations “X, Y and Z.” One need only
consider the flocking tendencies of the more senior
set. The power of the tribal drive is the only reasonable
explanation for the existence of gated, golf course
communities socially centered around clique-ridden club
houses. OK, that’s just my opinion but you get the point.
If left unchecked, this human tendency to declare, “I’m
with them—and not you!” can fractionalize to the point of
absurdity. String theorists belong to either the 10 or 11
cosmic dimensions camp. American Flyer model rail-
roaders won’t recognize and accept ‘Lionelists.’ Certain
Harley types snub anything Japanese. We’ve all been
there when a 60 something hot rodder sneers at the
20 something in the winged and blown ‘rice burner.’
Never mind that the tuned 4-banger would probably
suck the chrome off about any small block powered ’32
out there. Silly isn’t it?
In truth, we all can ‘just get along.’ All it takes is a common
bond with sufficient adhesive strength to overpower
our compulsion to form ever more tightly focused and
exclusionary subcultures. It also helps to realize that
what motivated that duck-tailed, grease covered kid
busting his knuckles back in 1956 is the very same thing
that keeps today’s buzz-domed “tuner dude” bolting on
the latest power enhancing ‘gizmajig.’ We’re the same
person—brothers and sisters—united by a shared
love of cars, separated only by time and the superficial
trappings of popular fashion.
The truth of this was brought home to
me a few years ago. I was in Las Vegas
covering the annual SEMA show. After
an exhausting day plying the aisles at
the convention center, I decided to take
a shortcut back to my hotel. It took me
through the parking lot of one of those older, slightly seedy
casinos you never see in the “Glamorous Las Vegas” video
clips. There before me stretched ranks of ‘low-rent’ looking
rods—soot black, flat headed, baby mooned, louver slit
and tin riveted. It was as if I had wandered into a wormhole
and popped out on a California dry lake bed circa 1953.
Nothing about me sent the proper “I’m part of this” message
to the owner/drivers and their entourage. There I was,
sixtyish, Nike logo’d, lugging bulging bags of SEMA flotsam.
There they were, young, pierced and tatted. The guys:
James Dean slouch, engineer boots, 4-inch cuffed Levis,
plain white T-shirts, gel-slicked hair and odd little ‘beardlets’
here and there. The ladies: pedal pushers and toreador
pants, angora sweaters and cat’s eye shades, raven black
hair and blood-red lipstick.
I did the only thing I could think of. I started looking at the
cars. They exuded a hard to pin-down, almost primal quality,
something so brutally unadorned as to be compelling
at a baseline level. Plywood floors, Navaho blanket
upholstery, exhaust pipes that could have been filched
from an oil pipeline. It was anti-art —“car noir!” I liked
it. I started asking questions. The first of which was, “Do
you resent the term ‘rat-rod.’” I’ll never forget the answer,
delivered without an ounce of sarcasm, “Naw man, rats
are cool.” Before I knew it, a can of Schaefer Beer (the
finest bargain priced brew on the planet) was shoved in
my hand. The gulf had been bridged, the bond forged. I
was now just another car guy. Would I ever own one of
these babies... probably not. Will I ever deny or dismiss
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their curious appeal? Never! continued on page 8
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 F E A T U R E S T O R Y
continued from page 7
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM is blessed with
an endless supply of this powerful
bonding agent—our love affair with
the Car! That’s “Car” in a plural and
encompassing sense—not “classic
car, sports car, tuner car, European
car, muscle car, etc., etc.” The love
blanket covers all of these and more.
The last thing AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM
will ever become is a private club for
prestige marque collectors. Nor will
we be a ‘true-believers only’hangout
for the ‘rat-rod’ set, or the hot-rod set—
or any “ set.” In fact, we’re designed to
accommodate multiple enthusiast
sectors from the club room suites
of our Concours and Collector level
to the meeting rooms and banquet
facilities available to America’s Car
Club members.
AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM—
exclusively vehicular
and inclusive of all
things so labeled.
Come one. Come all.
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WE’RE THE SAME
PERSON—BROTHERS
AND SISTERS—
UNITED BY A SHARED
LOVE OF CARS,
SEPARATED ONLY
BY TIME AND
THE SUPERFICIAL
TRAPPINGS OF
POPULAR FASHION
We will, over time, mount exhibits that
feature all of these intriguing permuta-
tions of automotive culture. We will
occasionally host events and organize
activities which center around a par-
ticular marque or type of car. At other
times, these activities will welcome
a broad spectrum of participants
driving all manner of vehicles 2 and 4-
wheeled. An institution of this caliber
can’t legitimately position itself as
“the center of car culture” and then
post a bouncer at the door.
We certainly don’t expect someone
who bleeds ‘Ford Blue’ or has dedi-
cated their life to the ‘prancing horse’
to suddenly fall in love with say, 50s
vintage European micro-cars. But
what we will attempt to do is present
each automotive variant in such a way
as to establish its place in history, its
social and cultural context and the
“why” and “how” of its appeal to
aficionados. If “love” doesn’t necessarily
bloom from the encounter, perhaps
deeper understanding and some degree
of respect will. “Understanding” and
“Respect”—not bad precepts for any
museum to foster and promote!
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A ‘SLEEPER’ THAT ROARS
— Jon V. Harrison
▲ 1966 Chevy II Fuelie
The story of my Chevy II fuelie begins when
it was built — in 1965. No, wait, it really
begins in 1957 when I bought my first car.
Back then, my teenage friends in Long Island,
New York, typically drove 1949 - 1951 Fords,
although the small block 1955 Chevy was
starting to take over. I, however, liked to be
different. My first car was a 1951 English Ford
Anglia. In later years (due to a quirk in drag
racing rules), this car became very popular among
serious quarter-mile racers. But in 1957, it
was about the most primitive automobile in the
United States: 24 HP Flathead four, mechanical
brakes, an auxiliary (and very effective) crank
starter, and wooden floorboards. For the $115
purchase price, it was actually quite presentable,
and after a valve grind it provided transport-
ation to my senior year of high school. The point
of this aside is that the Anglia started me off
on a habit of yearning for cars that were just a
little bit different than the mainstream ride.
Fast forward to 1965 and northern California
— Palo Alto to be exact. I had just finished an
exhausting two years at Stanford and had a
master’s degree in engineering, a decent paying
job at Lockheed and was able to indulge in some
car fantasies. One of my friends had purchased
a new 1963 fuel-injected Corvette. I fell in love
with the look and sound of that engine but a
Corvette was just a little too over the top for
me. I had taken a mild interest in the Chevy II
ever since GM introduced it in 1962. I liked the
overall size and simple, uncluttered bodywork; I
also liked that a small block V8 could bolt right
in, despite that the early models only came with
a four or six. By 1965 things had changed, and I
learned that the Chevy II could be ordered with
the Corvette’s next-to-highest output engine —
the 350 HP L79 and a Muncie floor shift close
ratio four speed. While the L79 was a screamer,
it still had just a four-barrel carburetor. I thought
it would be a simple thing for GM to offer the
car with the L84 Rochester injection unit. Then,
I would have all the fury of a fuelie Corvette
(since at 2800 pounds they weighed about the
same) wrapped in some plain sheet metal that
would really be under the radar. However, try
as I might, GM would not allow me to order an
L84 Chevy II.
Of course, I could have ordered all the bits and
pieces from the parts department, but at the
time I was not that motivated. I gave up on the
Chevy II and ended up buying an ivy-green 1965
Mustang notchback with the 271 HP high-
performance small block. After adding traction
masters and a set of Gabriel Silver E shocks, I
had a car that was close to the GT 350 but was,
like the Chevy II, a sleeper.
For the next 40-some years, the “Fuelie II” was
never completely forgotten. Then, in the summer
of 2006, I ran across this car online. It had been
featured in Hot Rod magazine (July 2002) and on
the Hot Rod television show. From the magazine
article, I learned that the Fuelie II was brought
to life by professional southern California car
builder Curt Stimpson. Curt found a pristine six-
cylinder survivor — a two-door post, the most
basic (and lightest) model. Curt was able to talk
a longtime friend out of his L79 long block that
was purchased new in 1966.
MEMORYLANE
MEMORYLANE
After a lot of searching, Curt also found
a stash of correct new/old stock GM upholstery,
the heater, clock and radio-delete plates and,
of course, the 1963 Corvette fuel injector and
distributor. Chris Wykersham, a top Chevrolet
fuel-injection expert, rebuilt the injector.
I decided I wanted to know more. Within minutes,
I was speaking with the owner, who was identified
in the magazine article. (I got his number from
directory assistance.) He was not home, but his
wife gave me his cell number where I could reach
him at Hot August Nights in Reno, Nevada. So,
standing amidst the chaos of that event, he told
me more. He no longer had the car, but he could
connect me with the current owner.
This information satisfied one of my three require-
ments for purchasing a collector car: provenance
(the history of the car). A one-day trip to southern
California to inspect the car satisfied my other
two requirements: the paint job was at least
three years old but looked perfect (rust and
rot have a hard time hiding under a three-year-
old paint job) and the car was regularly yet
minimally street driven (all the mechanicals had
been sorted out).
In the months I’ve had the car, it’s proven to be
completely reliable and a blast to drive, although
I’ve come nowhere near to loosening the reins.
I plan to show it at next year’s Forest Grove
Concours in Oregon. Unfortunately, it will have
to be entered with the modified cars with 12-
inch slicks and 6-71 blowers blocking the driver’s
view. Too bad, because with a nod from a GM
official in 1966 it would have been counted
among the stock classic cars.
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▲ ACM members Jon and Nora Harrison live
in Portland, Oregon.
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 EXHIBIT DESIGN MUSEUMHIGHLIGHT
Editors Note: Up to this point, project architect Alan Grant’s In a similar way, AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM has a basic goal—to
H I G H L I G H T

quarterly essays have dealt primarily with the external structure
of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM, the ‘container’ if you will. In this edition
of “Museum Highlight,” he confronts what is perhaps the most
complex and at the same time, most intriguing aspect of the new
Museum’s design—the experience itself. It’s a topic that will
require additional installments. Here then, is the first…
Exhibit Design = Experience Design
Whenever I’m faced with a design challenge of this scope and
M U S E U M
“Celebrate our love affair with the automobile.” So-far-so-good! Now,
what does that phrase mean exactly and how do we go about doing it?
How does my grandfather’s love affair with the automobile compare
to my grandchildren’s? These generational differences speak to
the fact that this “love affair” is not a fixed component, universally
defined for everyone. It’s an ever changing and evolving thing—
different today than yesterday, different again tomorrow. To be vital
and viable, a museum—our Museum—must acknowledge this and
create experiences that connect with a broad spectrum of people.
When dealing with themes and
AMERICA’S CAR

complexity, I first try to see past the ‘blizzard’ of minutia and focus
life experiences that span multiple
on the core of the problem—voiced in the most simple of terms. MUSEUM HAS generations there are lessons to be
As a designer, you are at your best when working from the “general” A BASIC GOAL— learned from other like institutions.
to the “specific.” The result becomes a kind of true compass heading. TO “CELEBRATE Take for example, Cleveland’s Rock
No matter where you drift in the day-to-day, you can always get
back on point.
OUR LOVE and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum,
AFFAIR WITH THE guided by a similar goal—to cele-
When we talk about “exhibit design” we are actually dealing in the AUTOMOBILE.” brate the love affair with Rock and
realm of “experience”—the experience of being in The Museum. SO-FAR-SO-GOOD! Roll. When first opened, it was wildly
The displays one encounters are an important part of the experience, NOW, WHAT DOES popular. Over time, its popularity
but only a part. To fully engage the visitor, the museum needs a
compelling story line, a convincing answer to the question, “What
THAT PHRASE has waned. In my view, one reason

is the point?” For example, the Museum of Modern Art in New York
MEAN EXACTLY for this ‘cooling-off’ is because the

is all about the art and design of the 20th Century. Its many exhibits AND HOW DO museum is more about the past
history of Rock and Roll rather
revolve around the basic theme of “Modernism.” The motivation to WE GO ABOUT than the evolving nature of the
go and the expectation upon going are both very clear. DOING IT? music. The reality is that Rock and
Once the ‘big picture’ has been isolated, you can separate the task Roll, in some ways, remains unchanging—youthfully raucous, and
into two phases. First, you need to know exactly what the goal is rebellious—while at the same time constantly featuring a new cast of
and then you need to figure out a way to attain it. A bridge designer characters, the bands and musicians. As much as I love and relate
first needs to know what river to cross. Next, and here comes the to Led Zeppelin, my kids are never going to be able to experience
difficult part of the equation, he or she needs to figure out how best them in the same way I did when they were new on the scene.
to do it on a technical level.
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 The automobile is very similar in that it’s been around ‘forever’ and is everywhere.
What we have to keep in mind as we create the exhibits and experiences that make
up AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM is that those experiences must engage and illuminate
the past, the now and the future. We’ve all been to museums where the designers
simply lined up some old cars, dropped in a few dioramas, added a few descriptive
panels and called it a day. You don’t celebrate an ongoing love affair that way and
we certainly will not take that approach.
So, how will we develop a museum centered around something as abstract and ever
changing as a love affair with an inorganic object. The deeper we got into it, the
more we felt like a bunch of high school students trying to impress the teacher with
an essay on “Love.”
Gradually, the aforementioned compass heading kicked in and we started to
assemble some key concepts. We began to conclude that it wasn’t purely about the
vehicle alone. In short, a “car” is about a multitude of things that make up the culture
that is America—obvious things like roads and bridges and the way our cities are
laid out—abstract things like personal mobility and freedom, social connections and
the exhilarating sensation of speed.
We began to understand that our interaction with the car involves the complete
person, the rational and the emotional. If we designed exclusively for the logical
left brain by only stressing the technical and functional evolution of the automobile
we’d be missing out on half the human experience. Creating a full understanding
of something as mysterious as an emotional reaction to a car will not be easy
but it’s an exciting design goal and one I’m confident we’ll successfully achieve.
So there you have it, at least as it stands to this point. We know what we’re about. We
know what we need to do. What follows will be a set of spaces and exhibits designed
to move the visitor through a progression of experiences. These will include both a logic
based awareness of the car as a technical exercise and the emotional associations
and attachments we feel for this most fascinating of devices. The design process is
ongoing and I’ll have more to say on this subject in your summer issue of OpenRoad.
— Alan Grant

Schematic diagrams and graphic presentations are a useful way to clarify and refine creative concepts.

DRAGSTER EXHIBIT CONCEPT

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 A U T O B I O G R A P H Y

Photos by Richard Beatty

1938 Horch
Model 850 Limousine
The next time a suburban dwelling, upwardly mobile, urban professional
with 1.73 children pulls up next to you at a stoplight in an Audi station

THIRD wagon, show a little respect. You’re cozy’d up next to the tip of an

RING automotive silver spear that stretches back one hundred plus years.

FROM Those four interlocking chrome rings were brought together in the forge

THE of history not some ad agency’s Mac lab. Each represents a distinct

LEFT
automotive entity which, when linked, formed Germany’s mighty Auto
Union—Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. That third ring from the left
provides the subject for this issue’s AutoBiography.
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 enerally conceded to be the birth- By the time he founded Audi, August Horch
A U T O B I O G R A P H Y

place of the modern car, Germany,
by the late 19th Century was already
home to a number of automotive
manufacturers. August Horch & Cie.,
founded November 14, 1899, was one of
them. A pioneering figure in automotive
engineering, August Horch had served
three years as head of production for Carl
Benz before going into business on his own.
In 1904, he relocated his operation from
Reichenbach to the southeastern German
city of Zwickau in the province of Saxony
and ‘went public’ by issuing stock shares.
As with so many industrial innovators who
surrender control in the quest for operating
capital, Horch soon became disenchanted
with his business bedfellows. In 1909,
depending on the version you happen to be
reading, he either picked up his tools and
walked away or was summarily shown
the door.
OK, here comes one of those “impress (or
bore) your friends with obscure bits of trivia”
moments. Unable to use his surname for
the new enterprise, August, ever the clever
Mensch, did the next best thing. He took
▲ The Horch hood ornament is a striking
example of “Art Deco” design.
“Horch” and converted it into its regional
Saxon meaning-the imperative “Listen up!”
He then translated that into its Latin lin-
guistic equivalent. Say “Howdy” to “Audi”
or more accurately, “Audiwerke GmbH,”
effective 25 April, 1910.
had amassed a decade’s worth of engineering
achievements. His first cars were diminutive
little devices powered by twin-cylinder, 4.5 hp
engines. Barely able to reach a top speed
of 32 km/h (that’s about 20 mph in ‘Yank’
speak), the cars nonetheless featured such
technical innovations as alloy crankcases,
friction clutches and shaft (rather than chain)
drives. Over a seven year period, Horch had
upped the displacement/power ante in a
series of progressive steps. Four cylinders
replaced two, while horse power escalated
upward finally peaking at 40. The addition
of two more cylinders in 1907 kicked the
power curve into the mid 60 range and
the car suddenly became something of a
‘raceHorch’ (sorry, couldn’t resist).
Following WWI, while August Horch was
turning out his Audis, the other “Horch”
continued to build evermore powerful and
up-market cars in its Zwickau factory. In
1928, Herr Horch sold his company to
JorgenSkafte Rasmussen who owned DKW
(“Damp-fkraftwagen” which translates as
“Steampowercar.”) In 1932, Audi merged with
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HE TOOK “HORCH” AND CONVERTED IT INTO ITS REGIONAL SAXON

MEANING-THE IMPERATIVE “LISTEN UP!” HE THEN TRANSLATED THAT INTO
ITS LATIN LINGUISTIC EQUIVALENT – SAY “HOWDY” TO “AUDI”
OR, MORE ACCURATELY, “AUDIWERKE GMBH,”...

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 Horch and DKW which then acquired
Wanderer. This series of corporate mergers
and acquisitions would eventually snap
all the ‘rings’ together and give us what
was then called (cue Wagner) “Auto Union”
— what we know today as “Audi.”
In typically efficient Teutonic fashion, inter-
corporate sniping was avoided by giving
each ring in the chain a specific target
audience and life mission. Ala Chevy, DKW
was positioned at the lower end of the
scale. Audi and Wanderer did the Pontiac-
Oldsmobile thing and slotted into the mid-
range. Horch was aimed directly at the
wealthy ‘Cadillac’ segment of the market.
This strategy placed the Horch directly in
the path of Germany’s other uber-auto,
the Mercedes-Benz.
In the years prior to WWII, the Horch name
plate acquitted itself quite well in the race
to dominate the German high-performance
Serial #: 850383 Wheelbase: 148’ Overall length: 19’
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luxury car market. While Mercedes offered
a greater range of models, Horch tended to
win on matters of style. By 1938, 55% of the
cars sold in Germany with a displacement
in excess of 4 litres were made by Horch.
The competition between Horch and
Mercedes was not confined to public roads.
The three-pointed star and the four linked
rings engaged in some epic struggles on
the race track as well. From 1933 to 1939,
Horch’s Zwickau plant was the point of
origin of the wickedly fast—and by most
accounts, wickedly twitchy—rear-engine,
Auto Union Grand Prix racecars. As with
most other aspects of the ‘Alt-Deutchland,’
Allied carpet-bombing closed the book on
that chapter of German history.
Mercedes-Benz emerged from the rubble
of WWII and gradually rebuilt itself into
the corporate giant it is today. It now owns
some of the very facilities which once
Weight: Approx. 6,000 lbs
produced the military wherewithal used
to destroy it in the war. History is just
crammed with these little ironies.
Auto Union did not fair quite so well.
Situated more to the east, Auto Union’s
holdings became war-booty of the occu-
pying Soviets who would later use the
factory to produce the much unloved
Trabant P-50. Company officials—and
their four-ring logo—made their way to
Ingolstadt, Bavaria where, in 1949, a much
less impressive Auto Union was reborn,
limping along on the backs of DKW motor-
cycles, small displacement 2-stroke powered
cars and a few Wankel powered NSUs.
In 1965, the Volkswagen Group acquired
the company and the Audi name. Fast
forward some 40 years and you are now
back at the stoplight beside that silver
Audi station wagon.
The LeMay Museum’s 1938 Horch..
▲
850 Limousine is something of a
celebrity, at least in political circles.
Once owned by the city of Stuttgart,
it was used to ferry about the likes of
Konrad Adenauer the first Chancellor
of the then new “West Germany.”
Adenauer’s anti-naz- and and anti-
communist stance during the war
made him the logical choice to take
over the reigns of the new German
state. He assumed that position in
1949. Because German prestige car
manufacturers could not resume full-
scale production immediately after the
war, most government officals were
required to use vehicles of pre-war
vintage. Due to its storied history,
the LeMay Horch was loaned to the
Petersen Automotive Museum in 2006
as part of their “Presidents, Popes and
Potentates: Cars of Heads of State”
Exhibit—a fitting tribute.

CALIFORNIA MILLE
A R O A D W E L L T A K E N
Start: San Francisco. CA
TRIP TIC
Finish: San Jose, CA
Distance: +/- 1000 miles
This is the third in our series of
“do-it-yourself” road trips. They
allow you to replicate some of the
most famous and prestigious of
these grand tours. The California
Mille has become a benchmark
event in the spring calendar of
classic car rallys. We’ll simplify
the route just a bit and shorten it
from four days down to a more
manageable three. Enjoy the ride!
Great American Road Trips
LeMay Board member Burt Richmond drove
the 2006 edition at the wheel of the
Museum’s 1953 Citroen 2CV, a veteran of
the 1997 16,000+ kilometer Peking to Paris
Rally. Equipped with FWD and ‘powered’ by
a 2-cylinder, 602cc air-cooled engine, the
“ugly duckling” as it is known, is the smallest
car to have ever participated in the California
Mille. Of the experience, Burt notes with a
smile, “We may have been slow and always
got passed by the other cars but we held our
own in the twisties and never arrived more
than 20 minutes late for lunch or dinner.”
Day one: Begin your drive at the imposing
Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Francisco.
By whatever route is best at the time,
find your way to Half Moon Bay and the
PCH (Highway 1). Head south down the coast through Santa
Cruz and around Monterey Bay to Carmel-By-The-Sea. This IT WAS
is as good a place as any to end our first day on the road. If
you plan the trip at off-season, you’ll find dining and lodging HERE THAT
to be less expensive and more available. THE LARGELY
Day two: Continue south on the PCH. Approximately 5 miles FABRICATED
south of Lucia, it’s decision time. You can either elect to “BIKER RIOT”
continue south along the coast to one of the world’s best
examples of how the other half lives, the Hearst Estate at
TOOK PLACE—
San Simeon or, you can hop on the Nacimiento Fergusson THE ONE THAT
road (not well marked according to Burt) and follow the more INSPIRED THE
challenging CA Mille route up into the mountains. 1953 MOVIE
If the Mille way is your way, be prepared for lots of climbing,
turning and possibly getting lost. Here, Burt adds another
“WILD ONE.”
word of caution, “The road enters Fort Ligget Meyer and is aggressively patrolled by the
Military Police. They will stop any and all who exceed the 35 MPH speed limit.” You
will have picked up route G14 at Jolon. Stay on it south down to Paso Robles.
If you elected to take the coastal route, you might want to spend the night in Cambria as
did the CA Mille participants. If you want to knock off a few miles from the last day’s
drive, head over to Paso Robles on route 46 or grab 101 north to San Miguel—your choice.
Day three: From San Miguel, head north on route 25 all the way to Hollister. It was here
that the largely fabricated “biker riot” took place—the one that inspired the 1953 movie
“Wild One.” It is also time for another decision. If you’re tired and want to get home, stay
on 25, pick up 101 and head on up to journey’s end in San Jose.
If you’re inclined to follow more of the actual CA Mille route, take HWY 152 as it curves
east up and over the San Luis Reservoir to I-5. Head north on the Interstate for about 30
miles before exiting west on HWY 130 near Patterson. This will put you on some wonderful
Alpine-like roads snaking up to the Lick Observatory and 4,208 ft. Mt. Hamilton. From here it’s
down to San Jose and, if you desire CA Mille authenticity, the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose.
Burt Richmond offers these additional trip tips: for dining try the Nepenthe in Big Sur
south of Carmel and the Hamlet in Cambria. For aficionados of the B&B, Cambria’s
Olallieberry Inn is a must.
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 G U E S T E D I T O R I A L
By DAVID CHESANOW
Image Credits: Paintings courtesy of John Baeder • Matchbooks; Ed Brassard
Silver Moon Diner Photos; Kullman Buildings Corp.
A blast
from the
Repast
Diners still serve
motorists good eats with
a side order of nostalgia
Bronze Driver Member
C ars, and the people who ride in them, have needs, the most basic
of which is fuel. And so car culture met food culture along the
nation’s roadways, giving rise to a distinctly American icon: the diner.
Even those with no firsthand experience of real diners still recog-
nize them on sight from their depictions in the media and through
the paintings of John Baeder, a former advertising art director who
began creating stunningly realistic portraits of diners for postcards
in the early 1970s; today his work is in major museums and private
collections around the world.
“I like to consider myself a preservationist first and a painter second,”
Baeder said of his diner images. Originally from Atlanta, and author
of the roadside classics Diners and Gas, Food, and Lodging (first
published in 1978 and 1982, respectively), Baeder recalled the
impression that diners made on him before he ever considered
them subjects for paintings. “I was photographing storefronts and
signage, and then a diner would pop up and I would just photo-
graph it because I didn’t grow up with diners. I sort of saw them
as temples from a lost civilization, I guess. I liked the uniqueness
of the diner in the way it was placed in its environment, and how
different they were in the city as opposed to, say, out in the country.”
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Over the broad and changeable landscape of American
popular culture, the automobile crosses all terrains,
all social divides: From art and music to sport and
lifestyle, among rich and poor, regardless of gender,
race, creed or political persuasion, cars continue to
elicit the same fanfare and excitement that greeted
the first “horseless carriages” in city streets and cow
towns across a U.S. on the threshold of the twentieth
century. They have always been, and will always be, cool.
What exactly
are diners, and
where did they
Along with Baeder, architect Richard Gutman
created new generations of diner lovers
and rejuvenated older ones by recognizing
the structures as vanishing Americana
come from? with his 1979 book American Diner. Now
curator and director of the Culinary Archives
& Museum at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I.,
Gutman identifies the diner in its purest form as a prefabricated
building with counter service that can be moved long-distance
and plunked down where the owner wants it. More casually, he
described diners as “shiny, compact, portable buildings that focused
on the counter, where the food was made right behind it, and were
clad in materials that made them stand out from other buildings, so
that if you’re tooling down the two-lane blacktop, it’s going to stop
you in your tracks by the way it looks and by the promise of good
food and a nice cup of coffee.”
Indeed, Gutman pointed out, long before diners became retro
idealizations, their attraction was “homecooked food, there’s a wide
selection, the prices are good, you see it come out of the icebox
and thrown on the grill, and then it’s slid down the counter to you
and then you don’t have to do the dishes either. “So what’s not
to like?” For the hungry traveler, the family dining out and the
worker on lunch break, not a whole lot.
 In fact, late-shift working men formed the clientele of Providence,
G U E S T E D I T O R I A L
R.I., entrepreneur Walter Scott when he began selling hard-
boiled eggs and sandwiches out of a horse-drawn freight car
in the early 1870s. Over ensuing decades Scott and his “night
lunch wagon” found imitators. The makers of horse cars (the
predecessors of motorized buses) began to build conveyances
for use as food concessions. When city ordinances started to
restrict the wagons’ all-hours custom in the early 1900s, their
owners simply lost the wheels, creating the prototype of the
diner as we know it.
Ease of transport was an essential feature of diners, which
were usually located along highways in order to cater to
truckers, a major chunk of the motor traffic through the 1920s.
While the Depression spelled disaster for other industries,
like the railroads, it spurred a growth period for diners, said
Randy Garbin, founder of Roadside magazine and author of
Diners of New England: “Despite the fact that the country was
in hard times, people still had to eat, and there were actually
From left: John Baeder, “Short-Stop” (Bloomfield, N.J.)
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oil on Canvas, 30 x 48” © 1978.
Diner postcards and matchbooks have become prized
collectibles representing a vanishing aspect of
roadside ‘Americana.’
The classic diner is alive and well in the form of this
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“Silver Moon Diner” by the Kullman Buildings Corp.
John Baeder, “Big Mikes” (Harrison, N.J.)
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oil on Canvas, 30 x 48” © 1978. www.johnbaeder.com.
companies that were getting out of their
first line of business and starting to
build diners.” Some of these struggling
companies were builders of railroad cars; small wonder that
the classic elongated diner—a term believed to have evolved
from “dining car”—is so reminiscent of rolling stock. The long
layout made the counter the diner’s defining characteristic; it
also made it easier to clean.
After the Second World War, Americans’ patronage of diners
paralleled their ownership of automobiles. Returning veterans
were going to college on the G.I. Bill, then getting better jobs.
Some even purchased diners, marketed as great businesses
for independent operators. Families were buying their very first
cars. Working people had disposable income. What
they needed were places to dispose of it. In
the late 1940s and ‘50s, diners offered good,
familiar food; meat loaf, turkey, BLTs, pancakes,
at good prices for travelers and local folks alike.
“The concept of the diner had been in existence
for a long time; they were largely populated by
working men who would go there for lunch or after
work, that kind of thing. Now diners were positioning
themselves as family restaurants, or at least trying
to,” Garbin said.
A lot of diners’ appeal was physical; They emanated the same
modernism of the cars that their customers arrived in. “Diners
were pretty outrageous-looking buildings—they were clad in
stainless steel, for crying out loud—and they were still very
streamlined. They looked like they moved,” Garbin pointed out.
“They had what I have referred to as the transportation metaphor,
and they kept that into the sixties.”
“Diners used to come out with new models every year, almost
like the cars,” noted Harold Kullman, whose father, Sam, began
building the now legendary Kullman diners in 1927. Now 82,
the younger Kullman joined the New Jersey-based business in
1946. “Every year we’d come out with a new design... we would
change the corners of the diner—that was sort of a takeoff on
the cars—and I guess when Cadillacs had those big tailfins, we
were building diners with canopies flaring up from the roofs.”
In the 1950s and sixties, just as independent automakers were
driven to extinction, the classic mom-and-pop diners, assaulted by
fast-food chains and left to languish on backroads
by the new interstate system, were abandoned
to the roadside weeds or reconfigured into
Mediterranean or Early American design eateries bearing little
evidence of their forward-looking streamlined origins.
But Americans are a nostalgic people, and business people are
discovering that good food plus retro ambiance equals a salable
commodity—even if the “home-style” entrées on the menu now
include Tandoori chicken, pad Thai or stir-fry. Indeed, diners are
undergoing a renaissance, and companies like the Kullman Buildings
Corp. continue to design them in stainless steel with an in-your face
Art Moderne look for the twenty-
first-century customer. Be sure to
grab a seat at the counter.
For more on diners ...view many of John Baeder’s
paintings online at www.johnbaeder.com.
• In addition to the books mentioned in the
article, see Richard Gutman’s American Diner Then
& Now (1993), which bears little resemblance
to his earlier volume. • Visit www.roadsideon-
line.com to learn about Roadside magazine
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and Randy Garbin’s diner recipe books.
• Tour the Kullman Buildings Corp. Web site
at www.kullman.com.
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For the second consecutive year, AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM was invited to participate in
one of the nation’s premier auto shows, the North American International Auto Show in
Detroit, Michigan. As a ‘must do’ showcase for the world’s leading automotive manu-
facturers, the NAIAS has become an important launching pad for new production
models and mold-breaking concept vehicles. The show is an important venue for the
LeMay Museum as we work to establish a national, indeed international, reputation as a
premier historic resource and center of enthusiast activity.
This year’s ACM display featured four stunning vintage vehicles and a set of interpretive
graphic panels which told The LeMay Museum story in impressive style. H.B. Stubbs
Co., one of the nations foremost exhibit design firms, partnered with us to produce and
install the display. During the two week run of the show, over 75,000 people visited
the exhibit, many of whom expressed plans to visit the collection on their next trip to the
Northwest. Next up, the New York Auto Show in early April. We’ll have coverage of it in
your summer issue of OpenRoad.

Vehicles on display / below, left to right:
1912 Standard Electric Roadster – able to run
110 miles between charges, this is one of a few
remaining examples.
1930 Lincoln Model L Willoughby Limo – V-8
powered and costing over $6,000. It is one of only
244 produced in 1930.
1936 Cadillac Series 36-85 V-12 – a technical
tour de force in the mid 30s. It is one of 901 built
and sold new for $4,095.
1927 LaSalle 303 Roadster – produced along
side Cadillacs, LaSalles were fast, reliable and
unfortunately, took sales away from the Cadillac
brand. Production ceased in 1940.

Photos by Jeff Orlando

ON THE ROAD Museum Friends & Family Around the World

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LEMAY GOES TO ETHIOPIA

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In November 2006, Museum member and Chicago attorney, Jeff Goldberg, and Museum Board
member, Burt Richmond (also from Chicago), relax along-the-way while touring the historic
northern area of Ethiopia. The trip was a Lotus Tours motorcycle scouting tour.

Welcome to AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM world of road travel. Whether by two-wheels or four-wheels,
we want to see where in the world you’ve been. Send us your travel photos (see contact details below)
and we’ll try to include it in our next issue of OpenRoad magazine. Here’s what we’d like to have from you:
• The photo needs to be shot at a high resolution (the largest pixel depth/photo size) • It needs to be obvious where
you are (take pictures in front of road signs, landmarks etc.) • You need to be in the picture, wearing LeMay-branded
clothing, cap, gear, etc. • You need to supply a caption for the photo, including: your name, home city and state,
where you are and when and what you’re doing there. Be sure to mention your current museum membership level.
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Send or email your photos and information to: The LeMay Museum, Attn. OpenRoad Editorial Assistant
holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org or by mail, P.O. Box 1117, Tacoma, Washington 98401
Your photos will become part of The LeMay Story and kept in our archives.

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 COLLECTORCORNER
Bronze key, Charter

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Saturday, February 17th
Member Ray—“I’ve
dawned sunny and
never won any thing in
bright, a perfect day for
the LeMay Museum/ my life!”—Witherrite
Griot’s Garage Car Care displays his raffle prize,
tech session. 70+ Mu- the Griot’s car care
seum members made travel pack that broke
the trek to the company’s his losing streak.
Fife, Washington head-
quarters to sip coffee
munch pastries and learn ▲ A car wash corral was set up for members in Griot’s parking lot. ▲ Griot’s employee Guy DeVivo demonstrates proper polishing techniques.
the ins-and-outs of car
care from people who
actually know what they’re doing. Members in attendance displayed great obviously lives the Museum’s philosophy of
enthusiasm for both AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM enjoying cars where they belong–on the
Held in the spotlessly clean, 3 bay company and their cars (some flipping open wallets road!
training area, the session proceeded to show snap-shots of their prized rides).
smoothly under the capable guidance of It’s obvious the membership “gets it” when All in all, it was a very successful event
Jason Mathews and Guy DeVivo. The pair it comes to the positive impact the new that managed to be both enjoyable and
presented a hands-on demonstration of the Museum will have on Tacoma’s image and informative. Our thanks go out to the Griot’s
proper way to clean, polish and protect a economy. Garage team for hosting such a well pre-
car’s finish -- insider stuff you don’t get from sented, and well received, member event.
reading the average product label. Outside, A dozen PT Cruisers driven by the “Mt. Rainier There will be many more such member-
a car wash corral was set up for those who Cruisers,” a Museum Car Club member benefit activities planned for the future.
wanted to give their cars a quick spiff. group, attended the event as part of a Keep checking OpenRoad and the Museum
“sunny winter day” club outing. It’s great website for the latest postings.
to see such an active group and one that

Over 70 LeMay Museum members attended the inaugural Griot’s Garage Car Care Tech Session. Jason Mathews puts a high shine on a black Audi.
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APRIL&MAYEVENTS A special thanks to all of our

AMERICA’S CAR CLUB members MEMBERSHIPACTIVIITES

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 SUNDAY, MAY 20

Ferrari Club Meeting at Club Auto
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Member Appreciation Day
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Location: Marymount Academy Cost: FREE for Members!
Don’t Miss Out!! We want to thank you for your support in helping to preserve
a national treasure! We are holding our second Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, April 28th. Members are able to view the remarkable LeMay Collection
for FREE! Show your membership card to gain admittance. Bring a friend and they
will be able to view the collection for only $10.00!!
2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-In
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM Location: Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood, WA.
Cost: Member Clubs/person $30.00 Non-member club/person* $40.00
Join us for the 2nd Annual Car Club Cruise-In at the Grand Prix Raceway in Lakewood!
Cost includes Cruise-In memento, lunch, and opportunity to race fellow club members on
the ¼ mile indoor circuit! Join the Grand Prix Races by signing up in advance. A group of
eight will compete in time trials for the recognition as the Cruise-In Grand Prix Champion!
Afternoon will also include an opportunity for Clubs to show off their cars and have some fun!
*Non-member car clubs are welcomed, however, they are not eligible for club trophies
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or recognition certificates. For more information please contact Kelly Werner at

Tour reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Make your reservation today (253) 779-8490 in the membership department.
by calling our retail and tour office at 253.536.2885. Don’t delay and miss this great
opportunity for you and your friends to the see the amazing LeMay Collection!
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 BEHIND THESCENES
Welcome to “Behind the Scenes” where we give you the opportunity to meet the people
behind AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM. By serving on our Board of Directors, Steering Committee,
professional staff or as volunteers, these dedicated and skilled individuals give freely of their
time and energy to help make this vision of the world’s foremost automobile museum a reality.
Each issue of OpenRoad will contain a selected number of profiles. Over time, you’ll get to know
everyone. So for now, please meet...
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
B. Corry McFarland
President, McFarland Cascade
Tacoma resident and Board of Directors member
Corry McFarland received a B.S. degree in Manage-
ment and Economics from Claremont Men’s College
in 1967. He is currently President and Chief Executive
Officer and a director of McFarland Cascade Holdings,
Inc., Cascade Pole and Lumber Company, L. D.
McFarland Company, Great Northern Resources,
Inc., Great Northern Holdings, Inc. and Shelby County
Forest Products.
Mr. McFarland, as with so many of the LeMay Museum
leadership team, is actively involved in a number
of civic projects and organizations. He is currently
serving his fourteenth year as Director of TOC Man-
agement Services of Tigard, Oregon, is past Presi-
dent and Chairman of TOC Management Services,
American Wood Preservers Institute and Western
Wood Preservers Institute. He continues to be active
as a member and frequently as a director and officer
of various other industry associations. He is serving
his fifth year as a Director of the U. S. Bank Wash-
ington Advisory Board. In addition to his service
on the Museum’s Board of Directors, he is the
treasurer of the LeMay Automobile Museum and
serves on the Finance Committee.
Mr. McFarland is an Elder of Marine View Presbyterian
Church and has served as a leader of the Personnel
Commission and as a member of the Christian
Education Commission. He is a past member of the
Tacoma/Pierce County Presidents’ Round Table and
a past Director of the Tacoma/Pierce County Chamber
of Commerce. AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM is fortu-
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nate to have a man of Corry McFarland’s energy and
expertise on board.
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S T E E R I N G
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scot M. Keller
General Motors Staff Director, Corporate Brand &
Technology Communications
Born and raised in Southern California, Scot M. Keller
is a third generation car executive whose career
spans 25 years. He has broad-based experience
in automotive marketing, communications, motor
sports, heritage and brand management.
Early in his career, he worked in the racing and per-
formance engineering industry for companies includ-
ing Callaway Engineering in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
In the 1980’s, Scot held a number of sales and
marketing management positions for Alfa Romeo
including advertising, merchandising and strategic
development.
Scot was hired by Chrysler Corporation in 1994 to
manage advertising and consumer communications
for the Chrysler and Jeep brands working in the
corporation’s international operations located in
Detroit, Michigan and Brussels, Belgium. In this
capacity, he managed a wide range of activities
including motor sports and enthusiasts communica-
tion events.
In 1999, Scot joined General Motors Corporation
where he currently holds the position of Staff Director,
Corporate Brand & Technology Communications. In
this capacity, Scot directs the corporation’s activities
around global shows and events, technology com-
munications and the strategic management of the
GM corporate brand. He also has responsibility for
GM’s heritage activities, including the building and
operation of the GM Heritage Center in Detroit.
C O M M
STEERING COMMITTEE
John J. Carlson
CEO, Natl. Assoc. of Antique Auto. Clubs of Canada
John Carlson is the President & CEO of the National
Association of Antique Automobile Clubs of Canada Cor-
poration (NAAACCC), North America’s largest collector
vehicle association. John has presided as Chief Judge
in more than 60 concours gatherings throughout North
America including the 2005 Hilton Head Concours in
South Carolina. He is a Chief Class Judge at the pres-
tigious Pebble Beach Concours in California. He also
serves as Chief Judge for the NAAACCC and the Vintage
Car Club of Canada.
Born in Spokane, Washington, John graduated from
Gonzaga and then obtained a degree from the University
of British Columbia. He has done extensive work in
mechanics at both the Masters and Doctoral level. He
served in the US Coast Guard for 8 years during the
Vietnam War. In the late 1960’s he was asked by the
Government of British Columbia to help develop the Pro-
vincial Secondary School Power Mechanics Program.
Thirty years later in 2000 he retired from the public school
system.
His passion for collecting started at an early age with
miniature race car and airplane engines. This passion
evolved into motorsports where he raced limited hydro-
planes and built custom cars. This eventually evolved
into the antique car hobby. Part of his eclectic collection
includes a 1950 J2 Allard that won the 1st Monterey
Unlimited Pebble Beach race in 1950, a 1968 Camaro
that held the NHRA record in 1968, a 1929 Model A
Ford three-time ISCA National Class Champion and a
Dearborn 1932 Ford. He has been a member of the
Classic Car Club of America, Early Ford V/8 and MAFCA
for 25 years. John, his wife Koko, and two sons, JJ and
David reside in the seaside community of Belcarra, BC
just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada.
I T T E E, S T A F F A N D
ACM STAFF
Greg Starypan
Grant Officer
Grants Officer Greg Starypan brings over 25 years
of development experience to the LeMay Museum.
His previous position being at Oregon Coast
Aquarium as the Director of Annual Support for
nearly nine years. Starypan comes to the Museum
with prolific knowledge of development, grant writing
and teaching. He brings extensive experience in
these areas related both to foundations and govern-
mental support.
Greg holds a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography
from the University of Washington, and a Master of
Science in Zoology from Rutgers University. Living
in Tacoma for 20 years before moving to Oregon,
Starypan was the Education Curator at the Point
Defiance Zoo and Aquarium for over two years, and
before that, he worked at the Northwest Trek Wildlife
Park for over 16 years where he was responsible for
grant writing and program development.
As he joins our other recent hires, Greg Starypan will
add yet more tools to the Museum’s management
team. Greg’s skills are of particular importance as we
move toward our goal of building the world’s fore-
most automobile museum.
V O L U N T E E R
VOLUNTEER
Pat and Renee Crist
LeMay Museum Volunteers
Pat and Renee Crist, volunteers and charter mem-
bers of the LeMay museum have been collecting
cars since the 70’s and first saw Harold and Nancy’s
collection 22 years ago attending an open house
with a car club.
Over the years, the Crists have owned 1940’s Fords,
Chevy Cameo Pickups, a Porsche 356, and their
current garage is filled with a 1958 Cadillac Coupe
de Ville, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and
Renee’s first car a 1965 Volkswagen beetle.
Pat is a regular on Tuesday Volunteer days, and is
able to draw on his 39 years of professional driving
experience to help the museum drive and transport
vehicles and is one of the museums lead drivers.
Renee, once a professional driver herself, now is a
professional photographer and owner of Photo Pro
in Gig Harbor. She enjoyed volunteering her ser-
vices at the popular photo booth for the Museum’s
Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop last November.
Renee and Pat’s eclectic interest in all things auto-
motive sparked them to be one of the founders of
the Gig Harbor Cruisers Automotive Club. It’s one of
the many car clubs supporting the museum through
a group membership.
P R O F I L E S
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Check out these volunteer opportunities. It’s
your chance to get involved, make friends
and have fun doing it!
LeMay Museum Store Assistants
Library Assistants
Administration Office Assistants
Vehicle Displaying
Vehicle Drivers
Docents at The LeMay Museum
Special Events Department Assistants
For specifics and time requirements on each of
these volunteer service catagories, contact:
Erick Westerhoff, Volunteer Coordinator,
The LeMay Museum, 253-536-2885
MUSEUM WISH LIST
Your donations and gifts help us improve member
services and bring us closer to our goal. In
addition to monetary gifts and member dues,
we are seeking gifts of the following items...
• Wheel chairs • 20 folding chairs
• 42” plasma TV for Club Auto
• Race deck flooring for Club Auto
• 2 photocopiers • Office size refrigerator
• Conference room table and chairs for 12
• Tow tractor (10-15K pound capacity)
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• DVD player
As a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, all gifts
to The LeMay Museum are tax deductible.
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 GIFTSHOP

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(Member discounts not applicable to sale items.)
Gift Certificates
Don’t forget about your favorite co-drivers.
Surprise them with a LeMay Museum Gift
Certificate for The Gift Shop’s merchandise,
tours, or memberships. You pick the value
of the gift certificate, beginning at $20; your
co-driver picks what they want from an
assortment of car-themed products, tours
and membership levels. Certificates make
great birthday presents!
Certificates begin at $20
The Museum Gift Shop
A large selection of clothing, collectibles
and accessories are available for automobile
enthusiasts and the people in their lives,
including fleece vests and jackets, 1950s-style
clothing, caps and T-shirts, novelty items, toys,
pens, license plate purses, photo albums…
and more. Plan to pull into The Gift Shop the
next time you visit The LeMay Museum.
Not visiting Tacoma, WA anytime soon? Simply
call or fax your orders for these or any items
featured in past issues of OpenRoad .

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Buckle up for spring and summer fashion with your authentic seatbelt belts.
Wear them anytime, anywhere. Accent every outfit with our variety of buckle brands
and webbing colors. Belts are adjustable to fit all sizes! Call The Gift Shop for our
current inventory.
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To order call 253.536.2885 or fax to 253.779-0919

These items and more are available in our Museum Gift Shop,
open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
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Membership Discounts apply to all merchandise except closeouts and sale items.
Call today or go online to learn more about your numerous member benefits!

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Milestones

2006 ANNUAL REPORT

HAROLD E. LEMAY MUSEUM

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 W E COVERED A LOT OF MILES IN 2006 AS
WE CONTINUED OUR DRIVE TO CREATE
THE WORLD’S FOREMOST AUTO MUSEUM.
Pledges toward our $125,000,000 Drive for America’s Car Museum
surpassed $47,000,000—pretty good for a young organization
and, perhaps, the most raised by a private, not-for-profit auto
museum in such a short time. We remain on track for a Museum
opening in 2010 and with continued good fortune, we’ll succeed.
A major milestone achieved in 2006 was qualitative rather than
quantitative in nature but has profound implications. In past
years significant personalities in the auto-related industries
spoke of the need for us to develop a solid “brand” presence
for the Museum. In 2006 our increased presence in international
auto shows, world-class concours, the automotive media and
other venues resulted in a different commentary. Now I hear
regularly that “The LeMay–AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM” is a well-
recognized “brand” and will be increasingly attractive as we seek
broader national support.
Important to our recognition as AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM is the
growing realization that our vision is far larger than the act of
building a museum campus. Yes, we’re committed to creating a
gathering place to celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile
and we’ll attract more than 500,000 persons annually to our campus.
Yet, A MERICA’S C AR M USEUM is the home of “America’s
Car Club”—a network for enthusiasts to enjoy all things auto-
motive and each other’s company. Today, Charter membership
in The LeMay surpasses 1,700 members from over 39 states and
several foreign countries. Our program for members includes
involvement in Open Road travel programs, Adopt-An-Auto
opportunities, Collector Symposium and Museum sponsored events
far and wide.
America’s Car Club is “going places.” The launch of Club Auto
with the former Suite 200 in Kirkland, Washington provides a venue
for our members to enjoy club activities in their own club house
and “on the road” with their fellow members. Club Auto, Collectors
Club and Concours Club members also enjoy private storage
opportunities in a club context which will be greatly expanded
in the future Collector Car Center. Club Auto now boasts over
70 members and we’ve received serious inquiries for the creation of
Club Auto sites in Colorado, Scottsdale and upstate New York.
In all respects, 2007 promises to be a banner year for the Museum.
Opportunities for our involvement in major venues such as the
NAIAS in Detroit and the New York and Seattle International
Auto Shows, our Grand Tour of Europe, Club Auto activities and
involvements with Laguna Seca, Pebble Beach, Kirkland and Amelia
Island promote the brand, enhance our alliances, encourage
membership in the most dynamic car club in the world and
ultimately help facilitate the building of AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM.
We have some distance to go on our journey but we’ve achieved
many milestones along the way. To all of you whose names appear
in the pages that follow, “Thank You!”
— David L. Madeira
President & Chief Executive Officer

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CONCOURS AND COLLECTORS CLUBS ~ Lifetime Membership Recognition ~
INDIVIDUAL
Concours Club -Chairman
Nancy LeMay, 8
Anonymous, 3
Concours Club - Director
James and Sally Will, 6
Concours Club - Judge
Rod and Tammy Alberts, 2
Karl and Christine Anderson, 5
John and Sally Barline, 5
Stephen and Michele Boone, 3
Rep. Stephen Conway
Bob and Gerri Craves, 2
Harry and June Delaloye, 5
Diane Fitzgerald and Burt Richmond, 4
Jim Hammond, 4
Mr. and Mrs. Erivan Haub, 4
Bruce and Jolene McCaw
B. Corry and Donna McFarland, 4
Paul and Gloria Miller, 5
Dr. Robert Ryan, 5
Henry T. Schatz,
Dr. William Scheef
Scott and Barbara Stubbs, 2
Collector Club - Classic
Daniel Cook
John and Marilyn Dimmer, 3
James C. France, 2
Lesa France Kennedy, 2
Doug LeMay
Grant Lynch, 2
Collector Club - Vintage
McKeel and Rebecca Hagerty, 2
Michael and Chantelle Phillips, 3
Gerald and Grace Schimke, 5
Craig and Joan Watjen, 3
Collector Club
Nicola Bulgari
Byron Drahold
Daniel and Lori Durr, 4
Rick and Cherie Eagen
Peter and Annemieke Hageman
Scot and Sandy Keller, 2
David J. Keudell, 3
Thomas and Diane Kowaleski, 2
Charlie and Rayna Liekweg
Al and Sandi McEwan
Gary L. Montgomery
Annie and Steve Norman, 4
Charles and Sue Overaa, 4
Anthony and Debra Reed
Scott Renyvaan
Fred and Anne Roberson
Keith Stone, 2
Mark Swanson
Ray and Marilyn Tennison
John and Dorothy Vipond
Edward T. and Rhonda Welburn, 2
Neil Wiener
CORPORATION & FOUNDATION
Concours Club - Best of Show Bronze Key
City of Tacoma Automotive Service Association of Washington, 2
B & J Restorations Ltd.
Concours Club - Chairman
State Farm Mutual Insurance Company C. J. Andersen, Inc., 6
Canepa Design
Concours Club - Director Dreamtime Visual Communications, 2
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation EHLI Turners Auctions
The Titus Will Families Foundation, 7 Frances C. Heidner Fund of GTCF
Interstate Distributor Co., 4
Concours Club - Trophy
J. H. Large Truck Repair, Inc.
Ben B. Cheney Foundation, 5
Les Schwab Tires
Concours Club - Judge Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Craves Family Foundation, 2 Moss Adams, LLP
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Nordlund Boat Company, Inc.
The Fitzgerald Group, 4
Northwest Automotive Industry Tradeshow
Flex-a-lite Consolidated, 2
Olympia Auto Mall Dealers Association, 3
Forest Foundation, 4
Grantmaker Consultants Inc. Phil Smart, Inc.
Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc., 8 Roger Steen Photography
H.B. Stubbs Companies Sports Car Market Magazine, 2
Lotus Tours, 4 The Boeing Company
The News Tribune, 5 The Upper Crust
Northwest Harley-Davidson, 3 Titus-Will Ford/Toyota/Scion
North American International Auto Show Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC, 4
Puget Sound Automobile Dealers Association, 4
Matching Gifts
Seattle International Auto Show, 4
Boeing Gift Matching Program, 5
Sequoia Foundation
Mellon Finanical Corporation Fund, 3
Collector Club - Classic Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.
Columbia Bank, 2 Microsoft Giving Campaign - The JK Group Inc
Dimmer Family Foundation, 3 Russell Matching Gift Program
Great Western Sports, 2 United Way of Pierce County -
Jefferson Motorsports Donor Voice Program, 3
The Russell Family Foundation
Washington Mutual Matching Gift Program, 4
Russell Investment Group, 4
Collector Club - Vintage Additional Corporate and
AAA Washington / Inland, 2 Foundation Gifts
Edward P. and Juanita J. Miller Fund of GTCF, 5 Art by Anne
Bose Limousine Service
Hagerty Classic Insurance, 2
Car Tales
Heritage Bank, 4
City Motors
International Speedway Corporation, 2
Korum For Kids Foundation, 2 Concours Transport Systems
Simpson Investment Company, 2 David G Photography
Talladega Superspeedway, 2 Enhanced Visual Imaging, Inc.
Titus-Will Chevrolet/Cadillac, 5 Gene’s Towing
Gold Key Harmon Pub & Brewery
Chevrolet Motor Division, 2 The Intrigue Collection, LLC
General Motors, 2 KZOK 102.5 FM
Standard Parts Corporation Lynnwood Rotary Club, Inc.
Tomsic Sullivan Design, 2 Marantha Plating, Inc.
TubeArt Signs and Sports New Ventures Group, Inc.
President Council of Womens Organizations
Silver Key
AA Party Rentals, 5 Puget Sound Bouvier Club
Auto Warehousing Co. Rollin Alla Round, Inc. DBA Cascade Kettle Korn
Buffalo Restorations, LLC The Saint’s Car Club
Collectors Foundation 2 Triamp Production Services
OPEN ROAD
Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC., 2 Value One Appraisal
Griot’s Garage Will Brewster, Photographer
Key Bank, N.A., 3
U. S. Oil & Refining Co.
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 CLUB AUTO
Tom and Susan Armstrong, 5
Bruce and Lauren Benson, 4
Carl and Chris Bomstead
Michael Boylan, 4
Ildiko and Michael Bradley
John Bradley
Barry and Sharon Briskman
Ed Caldeira
Gill Campbell
Rod Carver and Jane Long-Carver, 3
Miles and Parker Collier
Danial Corrigan, 5
Bob and Gerri Craves
Reid Davis
Stanley and Valerie Dickison, 4
Richard Driehaus
Patrick and Susan Dunn, 7
LeeAnn Farrell
David and Dorothy Fluke
Paul Fritts
Charlie and Nancy Garthwaite, 2
Frank Geyer, 4
Barbara and Charles Goodman
Peter and Annemieke Hageman
McKeel and Rebecca Hagerty
Steven W. Hanson, 2
Daryl Hedman, 4
Richard and Carol Hooper
Paul Jaffe
John C. and Suzanne P. James, 5
Timothy and Edie Johnson
Hal, Liz, Justin, and Adam, LeMay, 3
Gene and Carla LeMay, 4
Barb and Tom LeMay-Quinn, 6
Robert MacMahon, 6
David and Lynda Madeira, 5
Roy and Terri Magnuson
Brown and Sara Maloney
OPEN ROAD
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Keith Martin, 2
Kenneth and Patty McBride
Al and Sandi McEwan
Peter K. McGill, 5
John and Nancy McGinnis, 6
Gary and Kathy McLean, 4
Terry and Barbara McMichael, 2
Michael Medley
John W. Meisenbach
Dale A. Meyer and Janeanne Upp, 4
Donald and Tali Meyer, 4
Charles and Alex Morse
Glenn and Mary Lynn Mounger, 2
John and Laurel Nesholm
Robert and Betty Newgard, 5
James D. Snow and Barbara McLain
Lynn and Kathy Sommers, 4
Gary and Merri Sue Steinman, 3
James and Diane Tallman, 5
Craig and Joan Watjen, 3
Lee and Marlene Zuker, 2
Bill and Carole Zuppe
DRIVERS CLUB
Platinum Key
John and Marcia Baker, 5
Richard M. Belfoy, 2
Verne A. Berry, 2
William and Sandra Cammarano
Harry Clark
Robert J. and Susan Falleur
Norman and Vicki LeMay, 4
Gold Key
Cal and Joanne Bamford
Peter Brady
Will Brewster
Steven Brown and Sally Fox
Christopher and Valerie Ensor
Kenneth and Michia Fox, 5
Richard E. and Cherie Gesinger, 4
Jeff Graham
Eric and Gwen Hawley, 5
Jack Hudspeth
William I. Jacobs, 2
Sandra Kasky-Button and Martin Button
John and Meredith Kincl
Opal and Raymond Maron
Bud and Marilyn Melby, 2
Myron Melick
David and Lydia Murray
Leroy and Gorrian Nau, 5
William and Wendy Rabel, 2
Shirley Rollins, 2
James A. Schmidt, 5
Larry Stern
Mike and Nan Thoe, 2
Merlin and Hedda Wright, 5
Silver Key
Clifford and Karen Ansteth, 2
Barnard A. Baer, 3
Harold J. Baer, 2
Byron T. and Patricia A. Bair, 5
Carol and Arnold J. Barer, 2
Ed Barr
Larry and Rebecca Batton, 2
William M. Becker, 5
Lou and Bunny Berquest, 5
Samuel and Nathalie Brown, 5
Thomas L. and Patricia Bryant, 4
Don and Marlene Bryce, 6
Richard and Judy Buckingham, 5
Jack and Patricia Bullard, 4
Eugene R. Cederstrand, 5
Gary G. Coy, 5
Carl Davidson, 5
Dana and Stanley Day
Ray Delger, 5
Curtis J. Dyckman, 2
Doris and Michael Dyson, 5
Randy Eaton, 2
Carolyn Evanoff
Gary Evans, 5
Kenney and Patricia Fengler, 4
Jeffrey M. Goldberg
Brad C. Green and Peg Stocking Randol and Laura Friesen, 4
Janet Penner Gundlach, 3 Ronnie Gabbard, 5
Ray and Mary Harrison, 5 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garratt
Larry and Dorothy Hayden, 3 Lee and Betty Gerold, 5
Ed and Elise Hoit, 3 John and Ruth Goetzinger, 1
Margaret A. Jayne, 3 Ken Gordon, 3
Ronald Johnson, 1 Darryll V. Graber
Richard D. and Judy L. Jones Alan Grant, 2
Lee Davis Kell, 2 Neil R. Guptill, 4
Ted E. Knudson, 5 Paul Guy
Teresa, Kelsey and Steven Kovach, 2 William D. and T. Doris Hagen, 4
Tom LaVack Stephen and Judy Hamilton
Eric, Pilar and Annalaan LeMay, 5 Mark and Joan Hardie, 5
Bart Lovely, 2 Chuck and Nancy Harding, 3
Dennis C. Marshall, 2 Ron and Barbara Hayhurst
John A. McQuown Bruce and Gayle Baurichter, 2 Bill Heald, 3
John and Shizue Meister, 2 Christopher Bayley, 3 Dave Heying, 4
S.J. Micholofkik, 4 Dr. and Mrs. Douglas N. Benson Russell and Beth Hobbs, 2
Jerry and Lorelei Molitor, 5 Donna Benson, 5 Patricia Hoffer
Vern and Susan Nelson Glenn and Lisa Billings Fred and Margie Hoheim, 5
Randy Olson, 3 Dr. Albert and Linda P. Bird, 4 John A. Holmes, 3
Robert Osborne Roy Bittinger, 2 Stephen L. Holt, 4
Elden and Miriam Platt Mark and Patricia Blumenthal, 3 Doyle and Susie Hughes
Peter E. Plotner, 2 Richard L. Bobbitt, 2 Tom Ing
Stephen E. Ramsden, 2 Matt and Mary Bodhaine Jeffrey Jacobs
Art and Dallas Redford, 4 Herbert L. Bone, 2 Al Jacobs, 5
William R. Reynolds, 5 Michael Brown Jeff and Melissa Jagosh
Douglas and Virginia Rhine, 3 Robert and Sue Bryson Kyle Jensen, 3
Bobbiedine Rodda, 3 Michael and Carol Burke, 3 Kevin and Judith Jewell, 5
Robert Ross Ed Burris, 5 Duncan P. Johnson and Deanna B. Dahlke, 4
Keith and Barbara Campbell Rowan, 2 Brad and Julie Butler John and Debbie Jones, 4
Ronald Rubatino, 2 Lewis and Muriel Byrd, 5
James S. Rugowski, 2 Janice E. Camp and Steven Gilbert, 2
Stan Selden, 4 John and Debbie Campbell
Merrill and Carol Severson, 5 Dave Campbell, 2
Jim Shepherd, 5 Wally and Carol Jean Carlson, 6
Gary R. Simmons, 4 John and Koko Carlson
C. Joseph and Patricia K. Sinnitt, 4 Diane Carter, 2
Donald Smith, Jr. Roland and Cristal Cartisser, 2
G L Steward Jr., 3 Mike Chilton, 5
Larry Treleven Chris and Linda Clark
Arvin Vander Veen, 3 Gary Cnossen
Fred Wagner, 5 Don and Sallie Comstock, 5
Chris and Jo Walker, 2 Peter Connell
Sam and Tim Walt Bill and Susan Connolly, 4
Jeffrey A. and Linda G. Watts, 2 Bob Cooksey, 2
Clue Westmoreland, 3 Michael Coulter, 5
Harvey Widman, 4 Charles and Mary Creech, 2
David and Jean Williams, 2 Pat and Renee Crist, 2
Tommy R. Crook, 3
Bronze Key Michael H. Davidson, 5
Clyde Akers III, 3 A. Neil and Patricia De Atley, 3
William G. Allen, 5 Mike and Jo Devlin, 5
Bill and Dena Allison, 5 Abraham and Sandy Douglas, 5
Joe and Rosemarie Anderson, 5 Raymond J. Drummond, 3
Ron Anderson, 2 Patricia A. Ducolon, 2
James and Mary Appell, 5 George D. Eadie, 5
Jim and Ella Aprill, 4 Peter and Debbie Ellis
Clarence Armstrong, 2 Fred C. Ellsworth, 2
Ben C. Arnold, 4 Gerry and Linda Evanson
John and Karen Austin, 3 Michael and Cynthia Ewing, 5
Yogi Bair Eric and Connie Falk and Family
Sam and Lisa Barer, 2 Matt Fast
Rob Barker, 3 Steven Faulkner, 3
Wesley T. Barkley, 4 Jennifer Feiring
Pat Barnes, 5 William and Linda Fischer, 5
Clifford and Peggy Bartholomew, 5 J.F. Florey, 3
Art Baske, 2 William Foley, 3
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John and Joanne Bastian, 3 Howard and Evelyn Freedman, 2

Edward A. Bates LeRoy C. Freeland, 2

The number following the membership name represents years of consecutive giving.
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 Alan Joslyn, 4 William and Sheryl Rogers, 3
Harold Kent Jr., 5 James and Eltrina Rose, 2
Jon and Maria Kjaerulff, 3 David W. Ross, 3
Carmen S. Knudtson, 5 Ray Rush, 6
Harold Koch, 2 Randy and Karen Rushforth, 2
William Kontes, 2 Karla and Charles Russell, 3
John Kooy, 2 Travis and Crystal Sams, 4
Kevin Kosche Elmer R. Sarb, 4
George and Phyllis Kowats, 5 Greg Sauser and Kathy Ingram, 2
Jim and Dianne Kriese, 5 Nancy K. Schmauder, 5
Myron E. Krumm, 5 Harold F. and Linda M. Schmidt, Jr.
Dennis and Keita Laine, 6 Mike Seeger, 2
Charles D. Laird and Judith H. Shepherd James and Barb Sells, 2
Art and Shirley Lancaster, 3 William and Dagmar Shannon
Dan H. Landon, 4 John and Sue Muller Mindy Shaw, 2
John E. Lantz, 5 David and Catherine Myre Larry Shaw
Roger Larsen Steve and Marcie Nelson, 4 Tony and Jenny Shore, 3
Terry and Joan Larson, 2 Ken and Becky Nelson, 2 Bob Sills, 3
George and Gayle Lazur Michael Nemlich, 3 Langdon S. Simons Jr., 3
Roxy Lehn Keith and Dawn Newsom, 5 Everett Anton Singer
Ralph Lehtola Don and Evelyn Nicholson, 4 Pieter A. Sluis, 3
George and Gold Leslie, 4 Daniel R. Oban, 2 James L. Smalley, 2
Steven and Lynn Ann Lewis Dr. Charles C. O’Morchoe Larry and Phyllis Smith
John Linvog, 4 Theresa, Jeff and Mel Morgan and Tom Gould Melvin Smith, 3
Jerald and Mary Long Donald and Annie Oord, 5 Virgil and Daphne Smith
Jeff and Carla Lovell Stace Overaa, 2 Joseph and Stephanie Smuts
Stewart Lowe, 5 Arlo and Judy Pagel, 2 Jordon Snyder
Walter Lowrie and Leslie Gould Gene and Margaret Pankey, 2 Leonard H. Souchek, 2
David Lynch Danny Pascoe and Catherine Bevens Al Spector, 3
Elisabeth and John Lynn Don Pauley, 5 Rufus M. and Ann Sprague Jr., 2
Roger and Terri Main, 3 Walt and Audrey Paulsen, 3 Edward and Evone Stojack, 5
Jim and Sue Maniatis, 3 Henry Pedersen, 3 Maurice Stratton
Robert Marien Keith and Virgina Pederson, 4 Bernard and Debbie Strub, 4
Terry Marshall Roland Pennington, 2 Samuel and Sandy Stuart
Greg Marshall, 4 Jerry and Karen Pischel, 2 Robert K. Stump and Pam Schreck
Wallis and Judith Martin, 5 Michael Pollack David and Susan Suess, 4
Larry Marvik Brian and Randy Pollock Jack and Susie Sutton
Ken and Marty Masden, 6 Jim Pollock, 3 Walt and Pat Sweyer, 5
Blair and Tami Masenhimer Bob and Ruth Porter, 6 Don B. and Linda G. Swier
Max and Katie Mathews, 5 John and Sharon Porter, 5 Leo Synakowski, 3
Lawrence and Betty Jean Mayer, 5 Michael J. Portmann, 5 Robert and Rebecca Tenges, 2
Mac McBride, 5 William Privett, 5 Ralph and Mary Ann Thomas, 2
Brad and Karen McElroy, 2 Dusty and Lavonne Purnhagen, 3 Fred and Suzanne Thompson, 5
Charlie McNiven, 4 Greg and Megan Pursell Ric and Carolyn Thompson, 5
Albert and Georgia Meier, 6 Duane Quande Donald R. Tjossem, 2
John D. Melvin, 4 Leigh and Louise Rabel, 2 Tom Torrens
Gene Mendenhall, 2 Joe Reasoner, 5 John Treece, 2
Bruce Meyer Jan Reeder Jim and Mary Tynan, 4
Bob and Muriel Mickel, 4 Philip P. Renuart, 2 Roger and Jan Van Hoy
Don and Patti Miller, 5 Larry Reynolds, 2 Ron Vandegift
Walter and Janice Miller, 3 William and Ann Riley, 4 Terry D. Vandercar
Richard and Marcia Moe, 5 Duane and Linda Rodgers George and Shirley Vanek, 3
William W. Montgomery, III
Jack Moore, 2
Bill Mortimer, 5
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Jim and Diane Vernon, 5 Kevin and Barbara Perry
Larry Waldron, 5 Steven Posson
Ed Wallace, Jr. WM and Julie Reiersgaard, 2
Brian Ware, 2 Ross K. Rieder and Brenda Doolittle
Jack Warnick Robert L. and Linda L. Roseberry
Reynold and Barbara Watt, 2 Arlene and Timothy Schubert
Jeffrey and Linda Watts, 2 Jeff Sebak and Geoff Falk
Rogers Wells, 2 Kenneth and Betty Lou Severa, 5
George L. Westenberger, 5 Dr. Thomas C. Shaudis and Linda W. Shaudis
David C. White, 4 Domenic and Louise Sportelli
Thomas and Patrica Whitman, 5 Kent A. Traub
Ed and Ginger Wiens Leon G. and Sandra L. Traynor
Ken and Kathy Wilkes, 3 Dale and Lynda Varing
Robert Wilkinson, 3 Jim and Ruth Viren, 5
Vickie Willson, 3 Judy Berrian and Kevin Strilcov, 2 Janet and Theodore West, 2
Todd T. Wilson Al and Phyllis Bibelheimer, 5 Dave Wilder and Sandy Fox
Karl Winter, 5 Don and Lynn Bishop, 2
David R. Winther, 3 Cara Briskman and Mike Fink Individual Drivers
Ray and Jacquie Witherrite, 2 Ken and Larken Buchanan, 5 David Ager, 2
Doug Wolford, 2 Barbara and Mel Bullinger Rep. Gary Alexander
Richard and Judy Woodburn, 3 Bill and Patricia Burger, 3 Al H. Allen
Bill Woomer, 5 Donald and Patricia Clifford Ken Anderson, 2
James and Patricia Wooster, 2 Bob and Pat Darnbrough, 3 Dave Anderson, 4
Kenneth and Marolyn Davis Scott B. Anderson, 3
Family Drivers Kathleen G. Deakins, 5 Robert Andrews
Alvarita, Rick, Ethan and Travis Allen, 5 Bill and Karel Deibel, 5 Walter H. Andrews, 5
Jay Anderson, 2 Paul and Judith Dexter, 2 Gail R. Andrews, 5
Marion and Mary Ann Bartholomew, 6 Herb and Tracy Dick Greg Andrews, 3
Donna Bezon Lou and Barbara Dryden, 2 Jim Archer, 2
Gary Brackett Jack and Andora Eichmann, 5 Kelvin Arndt, 5
Duane, Marguertia, Brandon and JJ Chapman Jim and Dot Fitzgerald Edward R. Ashburn
Steve Chatman and Family James and Estelle Friant, 4 Steve Bagley
Mr. and Mrs. Gary G. Dagan, 2 Roy and Jeanette Friis, 4 Brad Baker, 5
Lee and Martha Davis Elmer and Mary Lou Giltner Ken Baker
Mile and Dianne Dochow Scott and Judy Groff, 2 William O. Barnes, 2
Dave and Kathy Finch, 2 Jordan and Donna Haines Lawrence H. Barrett, 2
Robert and Sandra Gantenbein Kitty and Steve Hammer Gerald W. Beckendorf, 2
Timothy Gartland Don and Barbara Harmon, 2 Carol Beitz
Susan and Michael Graham, 3 Rip and Susan Harris Frank J. Bell, 2
Barry, Jane, Kevin and Sarah Hanee Leonard and Priscilla Hathon Jordon Beller, 3
Dayrl and Vie Harrington, 5 Scott Hawes and Ellen Grus, 3 Donald E. Berschauer, 5
Wayne and Tessa Harris & Zack and Marissa Schultz Thomas and Ellen Hentschell, 5 Don Bishop, 2
Jon and Nora Harrison Jeff and Gayle Herrmann, 3 Charles Blackman, 2
Fred and Dorothea Hart, 5 Roger and Nancy Hibbing Seth Blaustein
Murray and Arlene Hill, 4 Michael and Liane Hickey, 2 Lynn Boast
John A. Houser Clayton Holland John W. Bolender, 5
E. P. Howard and Bettye L. Craft, 3 Don and Betty Hubachek Douglas M. Bomarito, 5
Nelson and Mickie Jeffers, 5 Susan and Gary Jacobson, 2 John Brink
David and Shirley Kaltenbach, 2 John D. James, 5 Keith L. Brown, 4
Brad and Cathy Lovass James and Sonja Jolly, 5 Jack Brown, 5
Gary Magnuson and Sharon Masse David Kageyama Thomas Brown
David and Polly McNeil Don and Peggy Kahler Kay Buehrig, 3
Robert Merz Richard and Sharon King, 2 Donald J. Buss, 5
John (Pat) and Janet Monroe Jaquelyn and Greg Kleiner Howard Call, 4
Stan and Julia Mueller, 2 Emmett and Diane Koontz Douglas L. Cameron, 2
Spencer and Anna Marie Nelson Jerome and Gayle Kroke, 2 Gregory Camp
Ted Okrasinski Percy and Yvonne Kropf, 5 Michael Carlisle
Roger and Charleen Oscar, 5 Ottie and Clara Ladd, 2 Harold Carlson
Justin and Sarah Osmer, 3 Richard T. Laine and Garry Laine R.W. Carpenter, 3
Faye and Jerry Reed, 2 Ronald A. and Patricia V. Lang Diane Carter, 2
H.J. and Patricia Schafer, 3 Chuck and Andrea Lashley, 5 Richard Cereghino, 2
Lewie Soraich Roberto and Lourdes Maanao Lois Christerson
Michael Y. and Norma Baker Thompson, 6 Gary and Kayla Main, 5 Norman J. Christianson, 5
Tony Tribe, 4 Donn and Donna Marschall, 4 James F. Chumbley
Larry Vera Frank Marshall and Kathleen Plato, 3 Thomas H. Claridge
Ron Wade, 2 Charles and Barbara Meadows, 5 CW Clark, 3
Ronald Mecham, 4 Richard Clyne, 3
Dual Drivers Tye and Grant Morris Stan Connelly
Vic and Janice Anderson, 5 James and Lois Morrison, 6 Charles E. Cook, 2
OPEN ROAD

Bill and Carol Bageant, 5 David and Anna Mortara Ray Corey
Thomas and Nancy Bageant, 5 Oddvar Ogland and Dixie Johansen, 4 Jeff Cornish
Pat and Jim Bayle, 3 Fred and Annabel O’Leary Julia Craig, 4
L. S. Beaumont Brent and Reba Olsen, 3
Luther and Lois Bekemeier, 5 Denise Pauley & Mitch Grayson, 4
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 Norman Creitz, 4 Mark Olson, 5
Mary F. Crisman, 4 Robert Osborne
Christopher Crooker Dennis O’Shea
Johnston A. Crouse, 5 Larry W. Ostrawder
A J Cue, 5 Ardon Overby
Tony Cunio Neal E. Padur
Janette Cunningham Kenneth Panula
Ann Davis, 2 Bud Parmelee, 2
Kenneth D. Davis, 5 Dave Peters
George De Haan, 5 David Petre
Robert G. De Pirro, 5 Richard M. Petri
Harry Deitzler S.B. Pick, 4
John Denzler Malebrache Pierre
Jannifer DiBucci Margaret E. Poindexter, 6
Frans W. Doelman, 2 William M. Keith, 2 Fritz Potter, 2
Lynda E. Dokter Don Kiesbuy Keith A. Preece, 2
George Donovan, 4 Gary Korsgaard James Price
Terrence E. Dovre, 2 John D. Kovach Dr. Jerry V. Ramsey, 3
Karl Durkheimer Patrick Krier Michael Rapkin, 2
Larry Elliott, 2 Michael R. Krol Thomas F. Rasmussen
Brad Enders, 3 Michael J. Kronick, 2 James Rea, 2
Jerome Erb Sig Larson, 2 Alexander L. Rentovich, 5
Del Everson J. R. Lawrence Robert Rezba, 2
James B. Feldman Kathleen A. LeGreid Dave Ricks, 4
Robert Field David LeMay James Robblee
Bruce Fields John LeMay Stanley Robichaux
Michael Fields, 2 Edmunde Lewin, 2 Dennis Rood
Steven Fisher Bill Lewis J. Preston Root, 2
Tim Fleming Larry V. Long, 2 Robert Roth
Gary Freeman, 2 Dawn Lucien, 5 Ken Rothaus, 4
Louie French, 2 Richard J. Ludeman, 4 Carl Roy, 4
Gayle Frink-Shultz Gerald L. Lyman, 5 Donna Rudiger
William Fritz Bruce MacDonald, 5 Ben R. Sack, 2
Ed Fruhling William G. Maibusch, 5 Scott Santy, 2
Keith W. Frutiger Ken Maitoza Richard W. Satter
Jerry Games, 3 Kathleen A. Manke, 5 Stephen F. Sauer, 5
William B. Gehring Dorette M. Markham, 2 David M. Savage
R. Kirk Gietz Don Marshall, 3 John Scheidt, 5
Richard E. Goodwin, 2 Gary L. McCann, 4 Alan Schmidt
Fritz Grothropp James McCartney, 5 Rob Schouten
Darrel Hagen Mike McClain Marion Sebring, 5
Patrick Halstead, 5 Thomas McCoy, 2 EllDee L. Sedy, 2
Russ Hammond, 2 Dave McFarlane, 3 Karen Seinfeld, 3
Ron Hangartner Kenneth C. McGill, 5 Stuart Selis, 5
Hal Hannon, 2 Kenneth G. McGill, 2 Gary Selke
Paul Hansen, 2 Rachelle Leigh McGinnis Michael Shaffer
Dick Hansen Michael McKinley, 2 James M. Shanahan, 2
Ron Healey, 4 Michael D. McQuaid, 5 Mary Shaw, 5
James E. Henderson, 2 Donald R. Melnick Robert Sheehy
Kurt L. Hensley, 3 Wilbur D. Middleton, 4 Robert A. Sidlkowski
Steve Hicks Dave Miklus John Simon, 2
Bill Hill Michael J. Miller, 2
Sharon Hill, 3 Greg Moak
Tamara Hinck, 2 Verne E. Moberly
Herman M. Hoffman, 3 Ron Moblo, 3
James Holley, 4 Don Mochel, 2
Ed Hommel, 2 Clifford E. Moore, 5
Frederick W. Jackson, 5 Dan Morley
James Jackson John Morris, 2
Pete Jackson Hans Mueller, 4
James Jacobs, 5 Richard Mundy
Donald K. Jacobson, 5 Kenneth Nailon, 6
Sig Jacobson Jack L. Neilsen, 4
Clint James Drake Nelson
Mario Jedwabnik Doug T. Nelson, 2
Joseph E. Jessop, Jr., 4 Larry Nelson, 5
Mark Johnson Arnie Ness, 5
Dr. Mike Jones, 2 Terry Nicholson, 5
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Joel Jones Steven Nord, 4

Chuck E. Jorgenson, 6 Susan M. Novak
David M. Keister, 5 Chris Olsen, 3
Christopher M. Olsen
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Pete Simpson
Douglas Skinner, 3
Military Drivers
Melodie Fox
ADDITIONAL
Robert E. Smith, 4 Mike Jakubec DONATIONS
Larry Smith Andrew Lineham
David Snow Owen Lyon Alvarita, Rick Ethan, and Travis Allen
Mark Snyder Alfredo Martinez Jr. George Ball
Todd Snyder, 5 Brent Reynolds Lou and Bunny Berquest
Jerry Soltis Dana L. Day
James Sotak, 2 Jerry Fugere
Richard J. Spangenberg CAR CLUBS Charles Goodman
Shirley Starr, 2 Scott Leach
Lee W. Steil, 4 Silver Stephen and Annie Norman
Kenneth Stogsoill Gallopin Gertie Model A Club, 5 Thomas F. Rasmussen
Pete Strolis Jim Rothwell
Kent Sullivan, 4 Copper Richard Russell
Ken Summers Pacific Northwest Region, Porsche Club of America Dennis B. Welch
Florence L. Swanson
Ned Swanson Chrome
Thomas Tetzlaff Mustangs Northwest - Bellevue, 2 TRIBUTE GIFTS
Robert P. Tingstad, 5
Steel
Donald R. Tjossem, 2
American Truck Historical Society- Northwest Chapter, 5
Gifts which honor the memory of
Rosalie Torluccio a special someone.
Don Tucker Evergreen Model A Club of Seattle, 2
James Floyd Turner Northwest SAAB Owners
Pontiac Oakland Club International - In Memory of David Edward Myre, Sr.
Henry E. Turner, 2 In Memory of Don Puvogel
Donald J. Ugelstad, 2 Puget Sound Chapter
In Memory of Kermit E. Williamson
Ronald Vandervort, 5 In Memory of John Farrell
John G. Voigt, 2 Iron
Alex Voss Antlers Astray RV Club
Buick Club of America - Portland Chapter
Richard Wakefield, 4
Cascade Rambler Club, 2 MUSEUM STAFF
William Wakefield
Gary A. Walden M.S., CPA/ABV Classical Glass Corvette Club, 2
Corvairs Northwest David Lowe Madeira
Ed Walker President and CEO
Stephen H. Walker, 3 Corvettes de Olympia, 2
Woody Warmoth, 5 Golden Era Automobile Association, 2
Greater Seattle Studebaker Drivers Club Bruce Benson
Richard J. Waters, 4
Mary West, 4 Jaguar Drivers and Restorers Club Chief Operating Officer
Gary Westergard, 4 of Northwest America
Jet City Fieros, 2 Valerie O’Shea
David Wetter
Jessie Whaley, 2 Mt. Rainier Cruisers Executive Assistant
Craig Wheeler Mustangs West, 2
Jack White, 3 National DeSoto Club - Puget Sound Chapter J. David Snow
Philip White Peninsula Dream Machines, 4 Director of Major Gifts Development
Cutter Wicks Puget Sound Cruisers
Wayne Wilcox, 6 Puget Sound Limiteds, 2 Greg Starypan
Alvin Wilcox Puget Sound Miata Club Grants Officer
John Wilcox Rainier South Sound Vintage Thunderbird Club, 2
Elizabeth Willard, 5 South Sound 442 Club Kelly Werner
Michael J. Williams Stratocruisers South Car Club Membership Development Manager
Midge Wood, 5 Vintage Chevrolet Club of America-Mt. Rainier, 3
Donald Wood, 3 Whidbey Cruzers, 2 Trudy Cofchin
Dennis Young Events Manager
Hank Youngman
Robert Zieg
Carol Zimmerman, 3
Raymond C. Zimmermann

Student Drivers
James Arnold, 5
Carlton Ball
Stan Hammer, 4
David W. Madeira, 3
Griffin Moores
David Rising
Alex Swenson
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Every effort has been made to accurately report our membership. We apologize for any omission or misrepresentation
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 FACTS & FIGURES:
Total Giving: Sources of Giving:
(Includes Cash, Pay-Cash, Stock, and In-kind donations) (Includes Cash, Stock, In-kind Gifts, and Payments made towards pledges)

Year $ Amount % Increase Source 2006 % of Total

1999 $59,578 Board and Steering $2,246,319 42%
2000 $61,880 4% Corporations $1,931,580 36%
2001 $249,602 303% Foundations $568,000 11%
2002 $997,608 300% Individuals $566,600 11%
2003 $3,412,345 242% Government $00 0%
2004 $3,679,827 8% Car Clubs $16,74 0.31%
2005 $3,696,885 0.50% Totals $5,329,244 100%
2006 $5,329,244 44%

2006 Gift Allocations Total Charter Members

Fund Amount % of Total Year Members % of Increase
Operations $1,943,588 36% 1999 12
Building $3,079,209 58% 2000 112 833%
Collection $279,546 5% 2001 221 97%
Endowment $26,901 1% 2002 702 218%
Total $5,329,244 100% 2003 967 38%
2004 1123 16%
2005 1352 20%
2006 1653 22%

Campaign Status
Here is where we’re going.
$125,000,000 Campaign Amount % of Total Goal
Building $19,545,410 21%
Land/Improvements $18,500,000 100%
Operating Fund $9,551,238 64%
Endowment $90,682 1%
Totals $47,687,330 32%
Here is where we are. *Building # includes $1M design grant and $3M in State of Washington Commitments.
$48,000,000 Also Includes Cash, Pledges, In-kind donations, and Stock.

Percent of Total Campaign Achieved: 32%

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Here is where we started.

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HELPING TO BUILD AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM
Thank you to our Sponsors and Foundations
AA Party Rentals
AAA Washington
Auto Warehousing Co.
Automotive Service Association
of Washington
B & J Restorations Ltd.
Ben B. Cheney Foundation
The Boeing Company
Buffalo Restorations, LLC
C. J. Andersen, Inc.
Canepa Design
Chevrolet Motor Division
City of Tacoma
Collectors Foundation
Columbia Bank
Cosmopolitan Motors, LLC.
Craves Family Foundation
Dan Cyr Enterprises / Portland
Roadster Show
Detroit Auto Dealers Association
Dimmer Family Foundation
Dreamtime Visual Communications
Edward P. and Juanita J. Miller
Fund of GTCF
Early Ford V8 Club of America
– Puget Sound Group #1
Flex-a-lite Consolidated
Fitzgerald Group
Forest Foundation
Gallopin’ Gertie Model A Club
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation
General Motors
Grantmakers Consultants, Inc.
Great Western Sports
The Greater Tacoma Community
Foundation
Griot’s Garage
H. B. Stubbs
Hagerty Classic Insurance
Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc.
Heritage Bank
International Speedway Corp.
Interstate Distributor Co.
Jefferson Motorsports
J.H. Large Truck Repair, Inc.
Key Bank, N.A.
Korum for Kids Foundation
Lotus Tours
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Mustangs Northwest–Bellevue
The News Tribune
Nordlund Boat Company, Inc.
North American International
Auto Show
Northwest Automotive Industry
Tradeshow
Northwest Harley-Davidson
Olympia Auto Mall Dealers
Association
Phil Smart, Inc.
Porsche Club of America –
Pacific Northwest Region
Puget Sound Automobile Dealers
Association
Roger Steen Photography
The Russell Family Foundation
Russell Investment Group
Seattle International Auto Show
Sequoia Foundation
Simpson Investment Company
Sports Car Market Magazine
Standard Parts Corporation
– NAPA Auto Parts
State Farm Mutual Insurance
Company
Talladega Superspeedway, LLC
Titus–Will Chevrolet/Cadillac
Titus Will Ford/Toyota/Scion
Titus–Will Families Foundation
Tomsic Sullivan Design
TubeArt Signs and Sports
The Upper Crust Catering
Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC
Information current as of 2-06-07
Mailing: Post Office Box 1117, Tacoma, Washington 98401 NON PROFIT ORG
Administrative: 917 Pacific Ave., Suite 400, Tacoma, WA 98402 U.S. POSTAGE
Phone: 253.779.8490 Toll Free: 877.902.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 PAID
Website: www.lemaymuseum.org TACOMA, WA
PERMIT NO 356